In fear for their lives after the sudden death of their mother, Adéla and Klára must flee Prague to find refuge with their uncle in Australia. Later, Adéla becomes a film director at a time when the local industry is starting to feel the competition from Hollywood. But even while success is imminent, the issues of family and an impossible love are never far away. And ultimately dreams of the silver screen must compete with the bonds of a lifetime.
Silver Wattle confirms Belinda Alexandra as one of our foremost storytellers. Weaving fact into inspiring fiction with great flair and imagination, this is a novel as full of hope, glamour and heartbreak as the film industry itself.
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"Interesting read, was a book that I couldn't put down. It had everything that kept me intrigued, dnager, romance, suspense, adventure. A trully captivating tale that lingers in youy mind weeks after reading. " — Christine (5 out of 5 stars)
"Interesting read, was a book that I couldn't put down. It had everything that kept me intrigued, dnager, romance, suspense, adventure. A trully captivating tale that lingers in youy mind weeks after reading. "
" I actually read the book rather than listened to it but there was no book listed only this CD. Very much in the style of her other books.. lightweight and predictable. Good filler book when you're in between good ones. One that you borrow, not buy! "
" Set in Australia in the 1920s during the birth of the film industry. Another fabulous historical novel from Belinda Alexandra "
" I just love this author, I get lost in the worlds she creates. "
" Loved this book even more than White Gardenia "
" Another good story by Belinda. Nice and easy to read just how I like it. "
" Interesting characters and liked finding out about the early film industry in Australia. An easy and enjoyable read. "
" Not bad. The writing was a bit stiff and unexciting. The story was predictable for the most part. "
" Love this author's writing style. Good book, however, not my favorite from the writer. "
" another easy read from Belinda Alexander "
" i loved this book. it is the kind of book that draws you in and you can't put it down. Belinda Alexandra is my favourite author. "
" Highly recommended (all her books are great!) "
" Easy and quick to read - finished it in one day whilst home fighting a cold. I enjoyed reading about the blue mountains and the early days of film making in Australia. "
" Perfect holiday book if you want an easy read. Lovely characters...a nice romance with a few twists! "
" An easy read - nothing spectacular but kept me interested. "
" Beautiful! The storyline was very similar to a lot of Eva Ibbotson books I've read. "
" Really enjoyed it, another great book by Belinda Alexander "
" A lovely story with tragic happenings but happy ending. Belinda Alexandra is a great storyteller. "
" Interesting read, was a book that I couldn't put down. It had everything that kept me intrigued, dnager, romance, suspense, adventure. A trully captivating tale that lingers in youy mind weeks after reading. "
" An audio book - my companion for five hours in the car. "
" I finished this book, but apart from 50 pages toward the end, it didn't really grab me. Too predictable for me. Happy endings all around. "
" Listening to the Bolinda ed. of audiobook. My secret Australian vice. Tough to be reading Story Sisters and listening to this story about sisters, but am managing to keep them somewhat straight in my head. "
Caroline Lee is an accomplished actor with numerous theater, film, and TV credits.
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