Favel Parrett draws WWII inspiration from op shops in Norway
Australian author Favel Parrett found inspiration for her novel, One for Sorrow, during a writer's residency in Trondheim, Norway. She discovered poignant items in op shops that reflected her characters’ realities, leading to a story about love and loss set against the backdrop of WWII. Parrett emphasizes themes of class and belonging in the narrative.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 23:10 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 23:20 UTC
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