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Kate Grenville


Australia (b.1950)

Kate Grenville is one of Australia's best-known authors. She's published nine books of fiction and four books about the writing process. Her best-known works are the international best-seller The Secret River, The Idea of Perfection, The Lieutenant and Lilian's Story (details about all Kate Grenville's books are listed under the Books menu item). Her novels have won many awards both in Australia and the UK, several have been made into major feature films, and all have been translated into European and Asian languages. 
 

Genres: Historical
 
Series
Lilian
   1. Lilian's Story (1986)
   2. Dark Places (1994)
     aka Albion's Story
   Restless Dolly Maunder (2023)
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Thornhill Family
   1. The Secret River (2005)
   2. The Lieutenant (2008)
   3. Sarah Thornhill (2012)
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Novels
   Dream-house (1986)
   Joan Makes History (1988)
   The Idea of Perfection (2000)
   A Room Made of Leaves (2020)
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Collections
   Bearded Ladies (1984)
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Non fiction show
 
Omnibus editions show
 
Awards
Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Best Book winner (2001) : The Idea of Perfection
Women's Prize For Fiction Best Novel winner (2001) : The Idea of Perfection
Booker Prize Best Novel nominee (2006) : The Secret River


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