This first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, purple cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Dreaming by Barbara Wood was first published in 1991 by Random House in New York. Set in mid-19th century Australia, the novel follows Joanna Drury, who journeys from India to Melbourne after her mother’s death to claim her inheritance and uncover her family’s past. As she builds a new life at Merinda, a remote sheep station, Joanna is haunted by strange dreams and drawn into the mysteries of the land and its Indigenous history. Rich in atmosphere and cultural insight, The Dreaming is a powerful story of identity, love, and the spiritual connection between past and present.