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Nicholas Hasluck offers an insightful exploration of his experiences as Chair of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, detailing the challenges and triumphs of evaluating diverse literary works. Through vivid anecdotes, he highlights the importance of storytelling and the impact of literature across cultures. The narrative captures the essence of the literary community and the significance of recognizing outstanding writers, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the prize's influence on global literature.

A contemporary artist is out to win a portrait prize by sketching a Che Guevara rebel from the old Australian colony in Paraguay. The artist's brother is troubled by doubts about the rebel's heroic identity and feels obliged to investigate. Set largely in South America, the novel explores divergent approaches to the truth in the wilds of Bolivia where Che sought to ignite a widespread revolution. The investigation ends in Sydney where Che's ambitious dreams are still revered and the prize will soon be awarded. The counter-factual mysteries to be unraveled mirror South America's own ingenious literary form, magic realism, a form reflecting the post-modern world's richly-imagined but often bizarre perceptions.

Exploring the adventurous life of Rollo, Nicholas Hasluck delves into the vibrant experiences of his elder brother, who navigated a unique path filled with creativity and charm. From moving during the war years to forging lifelong friendships, Rollo's journey includes a marriage, local theatre involvement, escapades on Rottnest Island, and real estate ventures during the nickel boom. The memoir captures Rollo's spirited personality and the joy he brought to those around him, culminating in a poignant reflection on his legacy of laughter and love.

Athens, November 1915. A city buffeted by the chaos of the war, a city swarming with spies and opportunists. When a British counter espionage unit is contacted by a man from Smyrna, it seems that a bold new plan is afoot to cut through the Turkish defences at Gallipoli .... until the finding of the man's body in a room set aside for the meeting.

A compelling drama… a verdict just in time.A newcomer to Broome in Western Australia, Colin Everett is drawn into a fierce dispute about native title known as ‘the Bradshaw case.' The disappearance of a key witness points to threats of blackmail, or even worse. To win the case for the Aboriginal claimants, Colin and his fellow lawyers have to find the witness, get the better of their opponents, and probe the origin of ancient rock art in the Kimberley region. The case ends in a swirl of controversy and a crucial verdict. It offers a poignant glimpse of how the future can be shaped by half-truths and human failings, by contested versions of the past.Joseph Bradshaw, an explorer and pastoralist, gave his name to rock art of great beauty, uniqueness and antiquity. Little is known of the people who created it many thousands of years ago.