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Silver Wattle

By: Belinda Alexandra
Narrated by: Caroline Lee
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 In fear for their lives after the sudden death of their mother, Adéla and Klára must flee Prague to find refuge with their uncle in Australia. Later, Adéla becomes a film director at a time when the local industry is starting to feel the competition from Hollywood. But even while success is imminent, the issues of family and an impossible love are never far away. And ultimately dreams of the silver screen must compete with the bonds of a lifetime. Silver Wattle confirms Belinda Alexandra as one of our foremost storytellers. Weaving fact into inspiring fiction with great flair and imagination, this is a novel as full of hope, glamour and heartbreak as the film industry itself.©2007 Belinda Alexandra. (P)2007 Bolinda Publishing Historical Fiction Fiction Heartfelt Inspiring

Critic Reviews

"One of our great storytellers." (The Sunday Telegraph)
"Adela and Klara have a serene life in post-WWI Prague until the suspicious death of their mother makes them fear their stepfather. They emigrate to Australia to live with their uncle and soon are caught up in the booming local movie industry, Klara's piano career, and affairs of the heart. The story is told from Adela's point of view. Through Caroline Lee's skilful narration we hear Adela's progress from sheltered teenager to love-struck young adult to competent film director. The international array of characters gives Lee an opportunity to display facility with accents; only the American film distributor seems overdone. Lee brings out the cinematic quality of the script, dramatic plot turns, and enthusiasm for the emerging continent, making this an ideal candidate for audio." (AudioFile Magazine)
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I found it hard to put down, wanting to know the next chapter. Sometimes predictable however it depicted the times therefore needed to be predictable to be real. Thank you.

Well researched and a believable story

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I loved the nostalgia for Australian bushland, the interest in native flora and fauna and the fresh story of a woman displaced, finding a new home in Australia. the description is rich and it feels like such a gentle journey to go on. absolutely loved it!

1920's Sydney Australia, a fresh take

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As a 4th generation Australian from farming roots I appreciate the accuracy, colourful word pictures and the deep message of this novel..beautifully narrated too

Brilliant

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Beautiful moving story
Incredibly well researched and written
This book had me crying and laughing out loud
The information was so full from the native Australian animals to the masterful description of people and places
I had to check if it was a true story or fiction it was so believable

Fantastic, both the story and the narrator

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So vivid in detail, lovely love story with Australian history and geography. As always thoroughly enjoyed Caroline Lee and her acting. Recommend this as a daily listen, lasted me a week.

Lcdee

Wonderful story

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A wonderfully captivating book, with brilliant narration. A book I didn’t want to stop listening to.

A favourite

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