The Women in Black by Madeleine St John — a smart edgy comic tale
In The Women in Black the hopes and dreams of four women converge in the Ladies’ Cocktail Frocks section of
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Australian authors
The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim — irresistible charm
On a dark and gloomy winter day, what a joy it was to be transported to the sunny climes of
Read moreMy Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin — stark choice of career or marriage
Every time I picked up my copy of My Brilliant Career, instead of delving straight into the narrative, I found
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Miss Peabody’s Inheritance by Elizabeth Jolley — an education in letters
Miss Peabody’s Inheritance is hilarious though when the laughter fades you realise you’re left with a sad tale of a
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Ash Mountain by Helen Fitzgerald – burning the past
If the cover image of Ash Mountain doesn’t grab your attention, the opening chapter certainly will. The artwork shows a
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