Fragments of the Sky

Fragments of the Sky by Julie Parsons offers a powerful exploration of art, family, and war through the exploration of letters of WWII veteran and reclusive artist Raymond Moult-Spiers. Released November 2025, the book unveils a remarkable true story of creativity, trauma, and legacy within one of Australia’s most enigmatic artists.

Two decades after the mysterious death of Raymond Moult-Spiers, his original letters written to the author resurface, sparking a journey to uncover the truth behind his extraordinary life. Through decades of correspondence, Fragments of the Sky reveals Raymond’s transformation from orphaned child and prisoner of war on the Burma Railway to acclaimed artist and recluse on Stradbroke Island.

The author uncovers hidden family secrets, long-lost children, and the profound ways war and art shaped Raymond’s identity. What begins as an archival discovery becomes an emotional portrait of resilience and redemption, blending biography, memoir, and Australian history.

Fragments of the Sky invites readers to rediscover a forgotten artist and the family ties that bind generations through art and memory.

A quirky interesting read, cleverly integrating elements of memoir and biography” – Dr Dorothy Erickson AM

Copies of the book can be found online or by contacting the author through the contact page.