Annie MagdaleneAnnie Magdalene, from legendary Australian feminist writer Barbara Hanrahan, is a quietly moving, funny and perfectly formed novel of a beautifully ordinary life, featuring a new introduction from Farrin Foster. Born at the turn of the century, Annie Magdalene grows up in a suburban cottage in Adelaide. She is devoted to her family but decides at sixteen that she doesnt want a husband or children, instead prioritising friendship, work, independence,