Paperback edition of a novel, first published in 1992, that revolves around the life of an ordinary Australian family, through six generations. Deals with themes of sex, birth and death, whilst exploring relationships. Written by a critically acclaimed author whose previous works include TThe Living Hothouse', which won the 1988 Steele Rudd Award. She was also awarded the 1990 Geraldine Pascall Prize for book reviewing and criticism.