Golden deserts, lush rainforests, sparkling coastlines…Australia’s backdrop is almost as rich as its storied history. This breathtaking country is also the setting for countless historical fiction ...

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It was not easy but the judges have whittled the entries down to five, whose names The Australian now announces. The Australian Fiction Prize is a precious prize: the winner receives a very welcome ...