Lost Property (Moloney novel)

Lost Property is a 2016 young adult novel by Australian author Brian Moloney. The novel tells the story of Audrey, a 16-year-old girl struggling with the recent death of her mother and her father's subsequent descent into grief and hoarding. Audrey finds solace and purpose working at the Lost Property office of a large train station. Through the unclaimed items and the stories they represent, Audrey begins to process her own loss and find a path towards healing and self-discovery. The novel explores themes of grief, memory, connection, and the power of everyday objects to hold personal significance.