Bridge of Clay

Book • 2018
The story follows the five Dunbar brothers, who live in a state of near-feral existence after their mother's death and their father's abandonment.

The narrative revolves around Clay, the fourth brother, who agrees to help his father build a bridge, an act seen as a betrayal by his brothers.

The book explores themes of family, loss, and reconciliation through the lens of the brothers' experiences and their father's past.

It also delves into the backstory of their mother, Penelope, and her journey from Eastern Europe to Australia, as well as Clay's relationship with his neighbor and love interest, Carey Novac.

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