Head of the River (Paperback)

Pip Harry

ISBN 10: 070225326X / ISBN 13: 9780702253263

Published by University of Queensland Press, St Lucia, 2014

About this Item

Paperback. It's the most elite school sporting event in the country. Nine rowers, 2000 gruelling metres and one chance for glory in the ultimate team sport. Sit forward . . . Row.Tall, gifted and the offspring of Olympians, superstar siblings Leni and Cristian Popescu are set to row Harley Grammar to victory in the Head of the River. With six months until the big day, the twins can't lose. Or can they?When Cristian is seduced by performance-enhancing drugs, and Leni is suffocated with self-doubt, their bright futures start to fade. Juggling family, high expectations, study, break-ups, new relationships and wild parties, the pressure starts to builds. As the final moments tick by, who will make it to the start line? And who'll plummet from grace? 'flows fast and deep and occasionally treacherous. I loved it.' Simmone Howell, author of Everything Beautiful and Girl Defective It's the most elite school sporting event in the country. Nine rowers, 2000 gruelling metres and one chance for glory in the ultimate team sport. Sit forward . ROW. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Head of the River (Paperback)
• Publisher: University of Queensland Press, St Lucia
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 070225326X
• ISBN 13: 9780702253263
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Nine rowers, 2,000 grueling yards, and one chance for glory
 
Tall, naturally talented, and the offspring of Olympians, superstar siblings Leni and Cristian Popescu are set to row Harley Grammar to victory in the annual Head of the River race. With six months until the big race, the twins can't lose. Or can they? When Cristian is seduced by the easy route of performance-enhancing drugs, and Leni is suffocated with self-doubt, their bright futures start to fade. Juggling family, high expectations, study, break-ups, new relationships, and wild parties, the pressure starts to build. As the final moments tick down to the big race, will they make it to the start line or will they plummet from grace?

About the Author

Pip Harry is a freelance journalist who has worked in magazines for many years. She is the author of I’ll Tell You Mine.