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Set in the aftermath of the Battle of Little Bighorn, the story follows Captain Frederick Benteen, who grapples with public scorn despite his survival. Two decades later, a young boy's letter proposes a plan to rehabilitate Benteen's tarnished reputation, igniting themes of redemption and the quest for honor. The narrative explores the complexities of historical memory and personal legacy against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in American history.

In The Best Australian Stories 2009, Delia Falconer collects the year's most outstanding short fiction, showcasing the strength and diversity of Australian writing today. There are masterful stories from some of the country's best-loved authors, as well as exciting new work from up-and-coming young writers. This is a perfect book for summer and a delightful introduction to Australia's best contemporary writing. Contributors Cate Kennedy, DBC Pierre, Gail Jones, Karen Hitchcock, Peter Goldsworthy, Robert Drewe, Steven Amsterdam and more.

Sydney has always been the sexiest and brashest of Australia's cities, but perhaps the most misunderstood. In this new edition of Sydney - part of the classic City Series - Delia Falconer conjures up its sandstone, humidity and jacarandas, its fireworks, glitz and magic. But she discards lazy stereotypes to reveal a complex city.

In 1907, in a village full of eccentric characters in Australia's Blue Mountains, a young pharmacist's assistant named Eureka Jones falls in love with Harry Kitchings, a landscape photographer and mystic