True Stars

Fiona Kidman
TRUE STARS is a vivid portrayal of contemporary New Zealand life. It shows the tensions and divisions that occur on a national level and have their parallel in family relationships; tensions which were crystallised during the Springbok Tour, and which threaten racial and sexual harmony, class equality — and politics. TRUE STARS is a savage and often humorous novel set during the last months of the Lange Government.
$29.95 hardcover

IN THE COUNTRY OF SALVATION

Noel Virtue
New Zealand in the Fifties. . . A city harbour sparkling in the evening sun, and South Pacific showing at the Plaza. Shimmering bush clad roads lead through fertile country as far as the eye can see, but for Restel Bevan all such physical beauty, all pleasure, is suspect. . . beneath this shiny surface lurk dark secrets. Noel Virtue's outstanding new novel is haunting and poignant, in the manner of his widely acclaimed first novel, THE REDEMPTION OF ELSDON BIRD. IN THE COUNTRY OF SALVATION confirms his place at the forefront of contemporary New Zealand writing.
$24.95 paperhack

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