The Death of Mungo Blackwell
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WINNER OF THE ACFW AWARD 2020 FOR BEST CONTEMPORY FICTION
3rd PLACE OF ANGEL BOOK AWARD 2020 FOR CONTEMPORARY FICTON
The Blackwells are a family with an extraordinary history and astounding traditions, which include attending their own funerals before they die! Their ways are questionable and their stories about deceased relatives are as bold as their red hair, but it is their eclectic wares that keep tourists coming back to their market in the town of Coraloo.
Charlie Price, whose world has come crumbling down after a lapse in judgement leaves him unemployed, finds himself flung into the chaotic world of the Blackwells when he relocates to Coraloo with his socialite wife, Velveteen, and shy son, Gideon. Here Charlie attempts to make a living as a ‘picker’, reselling under-priced items he picks up at the market. Charlie soon finds this new way of life under threat and his quest for simplicity seems to be crumbling. Perhaps it’s time for Charlie to have a funeral of his own?
Reviews for The Death of Mungo Blackwell
"Lauren Brandenburg tells a delightful tale of redemption with playful twists and turns of phrase that draw you through a story of riches-to-rags...to something more valuable than riches. This story weaves lessons of simplicity and hope through the tale of Charlie Price, the warring Blackwells and Tofts of Coraloo and their mystical market, where some trinkets carry greater value than their cost."
David Rawlings, author of The Baggage Handler and The Camera Never Lies
"Charming, eccentric, and truly heart-warming, The Death of Mungo Blackwell is a breath of fresh air. From laugh out loud hilarity to deeply authentic moments of fear and anxiety in the wake of devastating financial loss, Brandenburg weaves a lush, entertaining story. A delightful tale about family, marriage, friendship, and macarons... you can't go wrong, and I can't wait for the sequel!"
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