Fragments of the Sky

By Julie Lenora Parsons

Raymond Moult-Spiers, an eccentric Australian artist and WWII veteran, writes to the author, claiming to be a long-lost relative. Intrigued, the young Julie replies, sparking decades of correspondence.

Raymond's letters are extraordinary but enigmatic, leaving only a fragmented picture of Raymond's tumultuous childhood as an orphan, his harrowing experiences as a soldier and prisoner of war during WWII, and his years as a reclusive artist on Stradbroke Island. Twenty years after Raymond's mysterious death, Julie is reunited with a briefcase of his letters and paintings. She begins to research her elusive great-uncle, piecing together the traumas that shaped his life and his art, and ultimately discovering his war diaries, his poetry, and his hidden children.

What emerges is a poignant exploration of identity, legacy, and the lasting echoes of war and creativity across generations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1923454099
• ISBN13: 9781923454095
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Leschenault Press
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.0" x 10.0"