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Black Diamonds by Kim Kelly
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Black Diamonds

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Length 14 hours 4 minutes
Language English
Narrators Amanda Harrison & Cameron Moore

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It is 1914 and Lithgow is booming. Daniel is a young German-Australian, a coalminer and a socialist; Francine is the bourgeois, Irish-Catholic, too-good-for-this-place daughter of one of the mine's owners. When their paths collide, they fall in love despite themselves โ€“ raising eyebrows all around town.

But before the signatures on their marriage certificate are dry, war erupts, confronting them with a new and much more terrifying obstacle. Against his principles but driven by a sense of solidarity, Daniel enlists; Francine, horrified, has no choice but to support him. As they hurtle towards a daunting world of war, separation and grief, they learn things about themselves and one another that they would never have expected in more certain times โ€“ about heroism, sacrifice, the thin line between courage and stupidity, and, most of all, about the magical power of love.

Told with freshness, verve and humour, Black Diamonds is a celebration of two people determined to be together, whatever life throws at them.

Kim Kelly is the author of eleven novels, including the acclaimed Wild Chicory and the bestselling The Blue Mile. With distinctive warmth and lyrical charm, her stories explore Australia, its history, politics and people. Her work has gained shortlistings in The Hope Prize and Australiaโ€™s premier short novel award, Viva la Novella. A long-time book editor and sometime reviewer, Kim is a dedicated narrative addict and lover of true love. In fact, she takes love so seriously she once donated a kidney to her husband to prove it, and also to save his life. Originally from Sydney, today Kim lives in central New South Wales, on Wiradjuri country, with her husband, two cats and some chickens, and occasionally the kids when they come home to graze.

Amanda an Australian actress and singer most well-known for originating the role of Elphaba in the Australian production of Wicked. For playing the role, Amanda was nominated for Green Room, Helpmann and Sydney Theatre Awards for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.

Cameron Moore is an Australian actor and voice talent. His film and television credits include Preacher (2019) and Wentworth (2018). He has lent his voice to various animated films and shorts we well as educational recordings. His time spent in the UK has given him a talent for accents.

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ISBN:
9780655620792

Length:
14 hours 4 minutes

Language:
English

Publisher:
Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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Edition:
Unabridged

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Reviews

'This is the story of a love greatly tested and of the resilience of ordinary Australians sucked into a pointless war by propaganda. It's enough to turn you into a war protester.' 'Colourful, evocative and energetic.' Expand reviews
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