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Silver Wattle

The captivating and glamorous historical novel set in 1920s Australia from the bestselling author of THE FRENCH AGENT, for fans of Natasha Lester, Kate Morton and Kelly Rimmer
By Belinda Alexandra
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Silver Wattle by Belinda Alexandra follows the journey of two sisters who flee from war-torn Europe to Australia, seeking a new beginning. Set in the mid-twentieth century, the story unfolds as they face challenges and secrets that test their bond and resilience. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the struggle to find one's place in a new world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy richly detailed historical fiction set against the backdrop of intriguing cultural shifts. With themes of love, resilience, and the power of family bonds, this story unfolds with vivid character portrayals and atmospheric storytelling, transporting readers to another time and place.

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Silver Wattle

Fearing for their lives after the sudden death of their mother, Adela and Klara must flee Prague to find refuge with their uncle in Australia. Adela becomes a film director at a time when the local industry is feeling the competition from Hollywood. While success is imminent, the issues of family and love are never far away.

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Fearing for their lives after the sudden death of their mother, Adela and Klara must flee Prague to find refuge with their uncle in Australia.

Silver Wattle follows Adela as she becomes a film director at a time when the local industry is feeling the competition from Hollywood.

While success is imminent, the issues of family and love are never far away.

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Silver Wattle is praised for its engaging narrative that alternates between hope and despair while exploring themes of loyalty and love. Critics highlight its ability to keep readers intrigued and emotionally invested, making it an engrossing reading experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732281359

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 587g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Belinda Alexandra has been published to wide acclaim in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Holland, Poland, Norway, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Hungary and the United States. She is the daughter of a Russian mother and an Australian father and has been an intrepid traveller since her youth. Her love of other cultures is matched by her passion for her home country, Australia, where she is a volunteer rescuer and carer for the NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES). An animal lover, Belinda is also the patron of the World League for the Protection of Animals (Australia). Find out more at: www.belinda-alexandra.com Twitter: belinda_alexandra_author Instagram: belinda_alexandra_author Author photograph by Elizabeth Allnutt

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