Sussex

This is the county in England where The Ocean at the End of the Lane is set.

Australia

This is a faraway country that symbolizes death and/or distant travel.

The Ocean

This place is not just a place but also a metaphysical location, the end and origin of all things, knowledge, and personalities.

The Hempstock Land

This is a protected territory, overseen by women who know how to dispense with spirits.

The Narrator’s House

This is a place where adults are in charge and children keep their questions to themselves.