Mr Wigg
Published on 3. April 2014
304 pages
978-0-349-13417-8 (ISBN)
Description
Jack used to say that a good orchard was like a well-lived life. The one up at the old farm, with its hundred-year-old pears leaning over the entrance gates, held more Wigg history than anything written down.
It's the summer of 1971, not far from the stone-fruit capital of New South Wales, where Mr Wigg lives on what's left of the family farm. He spends his time working in the orchard, cooking and preserving his produce and, when it's on, watching the cricket. It's a full life.
Things are changing though, with Australia and England playing a one-day match, and his new neighbours planting grapes for wine. His wife died a few years ago, his daughter never visits, and his son thinks he should move into town. But Mr Wigg has trees and chickens to look after on the farm. His grandchildren visit often: to cook, eat and hear stories. And he has a project to finish...
It's the summer of 1971, not far from the stone-fruit capital of New South Wales, where Mr Wigg lives on what's left of the family farm. He spends his time working in the orchard, cooking and preserving his produce and, when it's on, watching the cricket. It's a full life.
Things are changing though, with Australia and England playing a one-day match, and his new neighbours planting grapes for wine. His wife died a few years ago, his daughter never visits, and his son thinks he should move into town. But Mr Wigg has trees and chickens to look after on the farm. His grandchildren visit often: to cook, eat and hear stories. And he has a project to finish...
Reviews / Votes
Simpson's intelligent observation of a fading widower retreating into his beloved orchard - thanking Mr Mulberry Tree out loud for his crop - is resonantly powerful at every bite . . . Just beautiful * Australian Women's Weekly * Beautifully crafted and brimming with warmth * WHO Magazine * Mr Wigg captivates to the end * Good Reading Magazine * In her novel Mr Wigg, Australian author Inga Simpson gives readers a character so realistic - a grandfather figure so recognisable - that it's hard to believe he's a creation of fiction alone * Melbourne Herald Sun * A little gem that aches with nostalgia for a slower, gentler time * Herald on Sunday *More details
Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Edition type
Digital original
File size
0,47 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-349-13417-8 (9780349134178)
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Inga Simpson has a PhD in Creative Writing and a Masters in Australian Literature. Before turning seriously to fiction, Inga had a long career as a professional writer, including stints for federal Parliament and the Commonwealth Ombudsman. Inga is currently working on a nature writing project (Notes from Olvar Wood) and researching Australian nature writing as part of an MPhil in Literature.
For more information about Inga visit her website (www.ingasimpson.com.au).
For more information about Inga visit her website (www.ingasimpson.com.au).
