{"title":"Kate Holden","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the acclaimed author, Kate Holden. Known for her captivating storytelling and introspective narratives, Holden has carved a niche for herself in the literary world with her poignant and thought-provoking books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIn My Skin\u003c\/em\u003e, Kate Holden delivers a raw and moving memoir that delves into her personal journey through addiction and recovery. This compelling narrative offers readers a glimpse into the human psyche and the power of resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Romantic: Italian Nights and Days\u003c\/em\u003e transports readers to the enchanting landscapes of Italy. Holden masterfully intertwines her own experiences with vivid descriptions of Italian culture and romance, making it a richly immersive read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the realm of crime and thriller, \u003cem\u003eThe Winter Road\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a gripping tale of courage and survival. With her knack for building tension and exploring complex characters, Holden keeps readers on the edge of their seats in this enthralling story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of Kate Holden's works offers a unique insight into the depths of human experience, making them essential reads for anyone interested in biography, memoir, and crime genres. 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As a follow-up to \u003cem\u003eIn My Skin\u003c\/em\u003e, this is a book about everything from sex with strangers to the heartbreaking realities of being in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about the pride of fierce independence and the crushing weight of loneliness. It's about losing yourself in love and then finding yourself through your lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut most of all, \u003cem\u003eThe Romantic\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of one woman's pilgrimage to discover who she really is. 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On the other side, the object of his obsession - the government employee trying his best to apply environmental laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brutal killing of Glen Turner splits open the story of our place on this land. Is our time on this soil a tale of tragedy or triumph - are we reaping what we've sown? Do we owe protection to the land, or does it owe us a living? And what happens when, in pursuit of an inheritance for his family, a man creates terrible consequences?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKate Holden brings her discerning eye to a gripping tale of law, land and entitlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKate Holden finds the epic thread in this crime and weaves a quintessential Australian story.\u003c\/em\u003e - Chloe Hooper, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Tall Man\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Arsonist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeautifully written, meticulously researched, carefully plotted and seamlessly stitched together. This book is a major contribution to the canon of Australian land and social history - a bedfellow with Francis Ratcliffe, W.E.H. Stanner, Tim Flannery, Bill Gammage and Bruce Pascoe ... Its power is in exposing a hidden, suppurating sore in the psyche of our nation.\u003c\/em\u003e - Charles Massy, author of \u003cem\u003eCall of the Reed Warbler\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA gripping account of our land, and our selves.\u003c\/em\u003e - Tara June Winch, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Yield\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a special book, and I cannot thank Holden enough for writing it. 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The strongest shelter or the most lethal trap, a museum of ourselves or a showcase of fashions? What, then, does it mean to make ourselves at home in an Australia still finding its way amidst old and avoided truths? Is nostalgia a reasonable mourning of timeless lore lost or a dangerous fantasy? And what has happened to magic and beauty in the glare of modern life?\n\nReading Rainer Maria Rilke, Patti Smith, Walter Benjamin and D.H. Lawrence, dreamers and philosophers and poets, pagan history and new criticism, Holden writes with humour and sorrow of all the ways life today warps us under its glare - and how to find a haven in the subtle shadows.\n\n'Elegant and whip-smart, The Ruin of Magic is a work of beauty - a sober yet joyful quest to find home and belonging.' -Susan Johnson\n\n'Thrillingly erudite, belletristic, yet necessarily raw. Many readers will encounter this \"almost private\" book as the mirror they've been walking past their whole lives. 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