When Jokers Were Kings

Name: When Jokers Were Kings
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781922626844
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A love story

By John Tesarsch

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When Jokers Were Kings by John Tesarsch explores the complexities of family dynamics set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. The story weaves together the lives of family members as they grapple with secrets, love, and ambitions, revealing profound truths about human connections and the passage of time. It's a compelling narrative that examines the impact of past choices on present relationships.
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You might enjoy this novel if you're drawn to deeply layered narratives exploring themes of ambition, familial bonds, and the search for identity against a backdrop of historical and cultural evolution. The story beautifully weaves together personal and public histories, offering rich character development and thought-provoking insights into the human spirit.

When Jokers Were Kings

Elvis lives in Melbourne, with his mother.

Description

When mild-mannered mail clerk Bertie Jones tries his luck as an Elvis Presley impersonator, his whole world gets shaken up. His doting mother doesn't approve, for a start. But with his best friend as his overzealous manager and a budding romance with Jasmine, a Michael Jackson tribute artist, Bertie just might be about to hip-shake his way to the most unlikely stardom.

Take a front-row seat to a tour-de-force of a musical and personal journey, set against the backdrop of a banking royal commission and a white-knuckle road trip that includes a run-in with a Ned Kelly impersonator—all squeezed into a tight rhinestone jumpsuit. It's a rollicking return for the King, and one he definitely would not have seen coming.

When Jokers Were Kings is an uplifting romantic comedy brimming with offbeat ideas about modern life, love, and finding your voice.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922626844

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

John Tesarsch is the author of three acclaimed literary novels (The Philanthropist, The Last Will and Testament of Henry Hoffman, and Dinner with the Dissidents, which was shortlisted for the Colin Roderick Award). He has degrees in music and law, and pursued a career as a cellist in Vienna before he turned to writing. He is also a barrister, and he lectures in law at the University of Melbourne. When Jokers Were Kings is his fourth novel and first romantic comedy.