In the Time of the Manaroans

By Miro Bilbrough

A captivating coming-of-age story set amidst New Zealand's counterculture movement.

In 1978, fourteen-year-old Miro is thrust into a world of rural hippies and unconventional living after a fallout with her grandmother. The Floodhouse, a dilapidated dwelling in Canvastown, becomes her new home, shared with her father and sister. Their lives are transformed by the arrival of the Manaroans, charismatic commune members who bring with them a blend of idealism, sexual freedom, and self-mythologizing.

As Miro navigates this unfamiliar landscape, she grapples with family complexities, personal identity, and the challenges of belonging. In the Time of the Manaroans offers a glimpse into a largely unwritten historical culture, exploring themes of rural poverty, social change, and the search for self-discovery. Will Miro find her place in this unconventional world, or will the allure of the modern world beckon her away?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1776563123
• ISBN13: 9781776563128
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Victoria University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.3"