Lilian's Story: Text Classics

‘Dazzling fiction of universal appeal.’ – Patrick White
‘Very moving and sometimes funny…Evocative and poetic.’ – Elizabeth Jolley
‘A work of considerable beauty and power…An uncompromising vision…told with honesty and virtuosity.’ – New York Times Book Review
‘A mesmerising tale of persecution, suffering perseverance, and strength of character. Lil is stupendous and unforgettable.’ – Booklist
‘One of the great Australian novels…Luminous…A triumph.’ – Australian Book Review

Kate Grenville is one of Australia’s most celebrated writers. Her international bestseller The Secret River was awarded local and overseas prizes, has been adapted for the stage and as an acclaimed television miniseries, and is now a much-loved classic.

Grenville’s other novels include A Room Made of Leaves, Sarah Thornhill, The Lieutenant, Dark Places and the Orange Prize winner The Idea of Perfection. Her non-fiction books include One Life: My Mother’s Story and The Case Against Fragrance. She has also written three books about the writing process.

In 2017 Grenville was awarded the Australia Council Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature.

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