by NRB | 9 Dec 2021 | Non-fiction |
Gideon Haigh has written a captivating account of the legal career of one of Australia’s most enthralling public figures, Herbert Vere Evatt, and a defining court case. Better known as ‘Doc’ or ‘Bert’, Evatt was Minister for External Affairs and Attorney General...
by NRB | 2 Aug 2018 | Non-fiction |
In exploring the death – and life – of Mollie Dean, Gideon Haigh covers a lot of fascinating ground. A young woman walks home after a Melbourne theatre performance, making a phone call to a friend along the way. Then, metres from her front door, she is...
by NRB | 9 Jan 2017 | Giveaways |
Mmmm, summer. A time for beaches, beer and bunking off … and, of course, books. Go in the draw to win this bundle of four titles and keep reading all through the summer. To enter, simply email editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au with SUMMER #1 in the subject...
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