Meet Me at Lennon's

Name: Meet Me at Lennon's
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702262616
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By Melanie Myers

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Meet Me at Lennon's by Melanie Myers transports readers to 1943 Brisbane, exploring a world filled with mystery and secrecy during World War II. The story follows a young woman navigating the social tensions between locals and American soldiers, exposing hidden wartime truths and personal dilemmas. Rich with historical detail, it offers a gripping and atmospheric insight into a complex era.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy historical fiction intertwined with mystery and connections between past and present. You might appreciate its exploration of women's lives and personal struggles, set against the backdrop of Brisbane during World War II. Ideal for those who like uncovering secrets within rich, historical narratives.

A sweeping multilayered novel that amplifies the voices of women who 'entertained' US troops in Brisbane during World War II

A sweeping multilayered novel that amplifies the voices of women who 'entertained' US troops in Brisbane during World War II.

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A sweeping multilayered novel that amplifies the voices of women who 'entertained' US troops in Brisbane during World War II.

Olivia Wells is struggling with her university studies, her relationship with her father, and her love life. Throwing herself into her thesis research, she stumbles across details of a young woman found murdered on the banks of the river in wartime Brisbane. Suddenly her studies—and her personal life—become much more interesting.

The River Girl murder leads Olivia into the world of 1940s Brisbane—a world of ration books and penny candy; of nylons and lunches at Lennon's; but also a city where tensions between Australian soldiers and the American GIs who were stationed there regularly erupted into jealousy and violence.

The deeper Olivia investigates, the more she learns about the dangers women faced back then, while also realising how little has changed. And then, of course, there's the situation with her own boyfriend to address.

Can Olivia solve the River Girl murder and get her own life back on track?

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Meet Me at Lennon's by Melanie Myers is praised for its engrossing mystery that seamlessly blends historical and contemporary investigations. Set in wartime Brisbane, the novel vividly captures the era's atmosphere, making it an intelligent piece of historical fiction that captivates readers with its depth and narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702262616

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Melanie Myers is a Brisbane-based writer, academic, and occasional actor. She has a Doctorate of Creative Arts. Her short fiction and articles have been published in a variety of publications, including Kill Your Darlings, Overland, Arena Magazine, Griffith Review and Hecate. In 2018 she won the Queensland Literary Awards Glendower Award for an Emerging Writer. She is the former artistic director of Reality Bites Festival, a non-fiction writers' festival based on the Sunshine Coast. Details about her work can be found at melaniemyers.com.au.