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Minnie Darke

The Yellow Wood

‘Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…’

Inspired by Robert Frost’s famous poem, ‘The Road Not Taken’, this is a romantic story about the roads we choose, the chances we miss, and the beautiful, unexpected ways our paths can bring us back together again.

At twenty-two, free-spirited Amber Farrow has no concerns beyond finishing her final year of nursing on exchange in Australia. What she hasn’t counted upon is crossing paths with Griffin Lee. Amber and Griffin’s two hearts are clearly made for each other. But where Griffin is inclined to put down roots, Amber has always been a citizen of the world, treading lightly upon the earth, never staying too long in one place. Before long, Amber’s inability to be still leaves Griffin behind.

At thirty, Amber has built a life of constant exploration and humanitarian nursing—yet she’s haunted by the memory of Griffin. After narrowly surviving a near-fatal accident, she reckons with her lingering passion and no small measure of regret. Following her heart could mean tying herself down, or it could be her chance to rewrite her life’s journey.

Reviews for The Yellow Wood

Loved this book. The idea of two people deciding their road in life based on Robert Frost’s famous poem, "The Road Not Taken". Well written, cleverly structured. The artist’s world in particular is so vivid.
– PJB, Audible listener
Loved spending this cold winter Sunday, warm inside cooking, to the delightful reading of this lovely story. Reminiscing my own youthful travels and adventures... grateful for my own impossible landing too. Thanks Minnie xxx
– Audible listener

Danielle lives and works on Mumirimina, Muwinina and Melukerdee country. She acknowledges with deep respect the Palawa people who are the traditional owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania.
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Photography by Karen Brown