Set in 1900, the story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of three schoolgirls and their teacher during a Valentine's Day picnic at Hanging Rock in Australia. The event sends shockwaves through their community, leading to a series of investigations and personal upheavals as those left behind grapple with the inexplicable loss. The novel explores themes of repression, the unknown, and the thin veneer of civilization, leaving readers with a haunting sense of ambiguity and unresolved tension.
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