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Blending Indigenous storytelling traditions with political satire, spirituality, environmental conflict, and surreal imagery, Wright creates a vast and deeply original vision of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eThe novel moves through feuds between clans, corrupt officials, mining interests, religious zealotry, and storms both literal and spiritual. 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Binding is solid and pages appear clean. Please see photos for the exact copy available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHolden’s Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a distinctly Australian literary novel following the life of Holden Shadbolt through shifting landscapes, social classes, and political circles. Detached yet observant, Holden moves through Adelaide, Sydney, and Canberra, becoming entangled with eccentric personalities, power brokers, hustlers, and idealists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eKnown for his photographic memory and quiet reliability, Holden becomes useful to people who seek influence, protection, or advantage. 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Sharp, combative, witty, and deeply opinionated, Hellman emerges as both a literary figure and a formidable public intellectual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astaroth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49129137832159,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/6815\/6383\/files\/IMG_5990.jpg?v=1778310767"},{"product_id":"the-silver-branch-dulcie-deamer","title":"The Silver Branch - Dulcie Deamer","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eTitle: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Silver Branch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eAuthor: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDulcie Deamer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"136\"\u003ePublisher: Swinburne Press, Dover Heights\u003cbr data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eYear: 1948\u003cbr data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eEdition: First edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition overall. 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