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Zusatztext 'A superbly written novel offering an intriguing interpretation of one of the world's greatest aviators, the glamorous and mysterious Jean Batten' History Woman Perspective 'A thrilling tale of adventure and heartbreak. Kidman has triumphantly brought this inspirational heroine to life' The Lady 'What a character arc Jean Batten's life offers. Her progress and regress, from literally soaring achievement to huddled isolation, from heroine to recluse, is the stuff of which novels should be made. So Fiona Kidman has made one ... It's a given that Kidman couldn't produce a poor paragraph if she tried to and this is a narrative that - I have to say it - takes wing' New Zealand Heral 'A sweeping saga of a fascinating life and an entertaining insight into the early days of aviation' Historical Novel Society 'A gripping historical read' Woman's Own 'Without any doubt, Fiona Kidman has written a riveting book about one of the world's greatest aviators, the glamorous and mysterious Jean Batten' Jacquie Webby, Oamaru Mail 'A fitting tribute to this lost heroine of the skies' Word by Word 'A fascinating read' Red Magazine 'Fiona Kidman has written a fantastic book about a legendary woman' With Love for Books 'Kidman's beautiful prose and textured characterisation help us experience the freedom of flight, the whoop of joy heard over the roar of cantankerous engines, the sheer miracle of breaking the bounds of gravity' Booksellers New Zealand Informationen zum Autor Dame Fiona Kidman is a leading contemporary novelist, short story writer and poet. She has won numerous awards, and has been the recipient of fellowships, grants and other significant honours, as well as being a consistent advocate for New Zealand writers and literature. She is the President of Honour for the New Zealand Book Council, and has been awarded an OBE and a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to literature. Klappentext The rise and fall of 'the Garbo of the skies', as told by one of New Zealand's finest novelists. Vorwort Advance reading copies available to reviewers and stores. Media mailing of advance reading copies to a wide range of book reviewers at national and local media, including trade journals, newspapers, magazines, websites, fan zones, literary blogs. Social media campaign to include blogs, contests and giveaways. Co- op available Zusammenfassung This enthralling novel tells the story of the rise and fall of one of the world's greatest aviators, the glamorous, daring and mysterious Jean Batten....
