A Far Country

This first edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, beige cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Published in 2007 A Far Country is a poignant exploration of family, migration, and survival set in a vividly imagined yet unnamed landscape. Drawing from his background as an anthropologist, Mason crafts an authentic portrayal of human resilience and social inequities. The novel follows Isabel, a teenage girl raised in a rural, drought-stricken village. Her world shifts dramatically when her older brother, Isaias, a gifted musician, leaves for the city in search of better opportunities. As her family's struggles worsen, Isabel embarks on a journey to find him in a chaotic, teeming urban sprawl. Rooted in global socioeconomic realities yet detached from any specific location, the story takes on a timeless, allegorical quality. A Far Country followed Daniel Mason’s acclaimed debut novel, The Piano Tuner, further establishing him as a writer of lyrical prose and profound storytelling.