Meeting Alex Tremayne changed Annie's life. Losing him through a shocking farm accident shattered her. Passage is the story of one woman, Annie Tremayne, and her journey through grief. After Annie loses Alex, her husband and soulmate, she withdraws into the state of solitude that has always been her refuge. Unsure how to move forward, she flounders, her dog and the imagined spirit of Alex by her side. Set against the raw and angry beauty of Tasmania's east coast, Annie digs deep into her soul to begin the journey back from sorrow. "What a beautiful book about loss and grief and learning to live again…a wonderfully moving novel." Cathy Kelly - number one bestselling author of contemporary fiction. 'I loved it. It's beautifully written…' Maggie Christensen, author of The Good Sister and The Oregon Series. 'Batten's writing is graceful and often poetic, but it addresses some of the deepest currents in human nature with wisdom and unflinching honesty. Highly recommended…' Amazon Review 'This book is lovely, full of joy and grief and hope; utterly real and authentic…' Amazon Review