About this episode

The episode discusses the classic Australian novel 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' and its enigmatic nature.

This classic of twentieth-century Australian literature isn't a Whodunnit. It isn't a Howdunnit. It's barely a dunnit at all. It's a certifiable Whahappen?? This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to  squarespace.com/overdue  for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was composed by  Nick Lerangis . Follow @overduepod on  Instagram  and  Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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Host: Overdue

Topics covered

• Australian literature
• mystery
• literary analysis
• podcast
• book discussion

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Books & works: Picnic at Hanging Rock

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