Gathering Storm

By Rosie Dub

'You'll be swept along by this moving journey of self-discovery . . . a great road movie of a novel.' Katherine Scholes

An unforgettable journey will unlock a lifetime of lies . . .

English artist Storm Cizekova grew up believing that her mother died when she was born. But then Storm finds a photo of herself in the heart of the Australian desert - and in her mother's arms.

Haunted by unanswered questions, Storm embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she holds dear: her family history, her art, even her relationship with her partner Max. Who is she really, and where does she belong?

Her search will take her from the snow-covered Malvern Hills in England to the rich red heart of the Australian outback. Retracing her mother's footsteps through the stark beauty of the desert landscape, Storm hopes to find the courage to confront some shocking truths from her past and the strength to face her future.

Gathering Storm is a richly layered exploration of identity, dislocation and inheritance, the power of truth and lies, and the courage it takes to face the past, break free from the patterns that bind us and become fully ourselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 064812276X
• ISBN13: 9780648122760
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Alchemy of Story
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"