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Maralinga

a gripping historical thriller from the bestselling author of Black Sheep
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Maralinga by Judy Nunn takes readers back to the 1950s, exploring the dramatic events surrounding the British nuclear tests conducted in the Australian outback. The story delves into the lives of diverse characters, including scientists, military personnel, and the Indigenous people whose lives are irrevocably altered. Interwoven with themes of power, secrecy, and resilience, the narrative offers a compelling portrait of a defining moment in history.
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Maralinga

MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

A gripping tale of espionage and ambition, where the future of a nation is being decided in a remote SA desert during the darkest days of the Cold War...

INTRIGUE IN THE OUTBACK
In the desolate wilds of South Australia, British Lieutenant Daniel Gardiner, lured by the promise of rapid promotion, finds himself entangled with MI6’s covert operatives and Australian military secrets, as they navigate a landscape shadowed by the looming presence of nuclear testing.

ROMANCE AMIDST SECRETS
Into this world of hidden agendas, Elizabeth Hoffmann, a bold English journalist, embarks on a journey fuelled by love and a relentless quest for truth, drawing her into the heart of Maralinga’s mystery.

ANCESTRAL ECHOES
Amidst the intrigue and romance, a poignant story emerges of the First Australians, whose 40,000-year-old connection to their land is threatened by the silent, devastating impact of nuclear tests, unveiling a saga of loss and resilience that speaks to the very soul of a nation.

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Mistress of the ripping yarn. - SUN-HERALD

500 pages of perfect reading. - AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY

Perfect summer reading. - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

A master of what she does. - WEEKLY TIMES

A stunning blockbuster. - WOMAN'S DAY

A prolific writer of bestsellers. - THE AGE

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761041297

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 47.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 608

About the Author

Judy Nunn's career has been long, illustrious and multifaceted. After combining her internationally successful acting career with scriptwriting for television and radio, Judy decided in the 80s to turn her hand to prose. The result was two adventure novels for children, Eye in the Storm and Eye in the City, which remain extremely popular, not only in Australia but in Europe. Embarking on adult fiction in the early 90s, Judy's three novels, The Glitter Game, Centre Stage and Araluen, set respectively in the worlds of television, theatre and film, became instant bestsellers. Her subsequent bestsellers, Kal, Beneath the Southern Cross, Territory, Pacific, Heritage, Floodtide, Maralinga and Tiger Men confirm her position as one of Australia's leading popular novelists.

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