{"title":"Tessa Morris-Suzuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Tessa Morris-Suzuki collection, where history and personal narratives intertwine to offer rich insights into the past. Tessa Morris-Suzuki is an esteemed historian and author whose work predominantly explores the intricacies of identity, migration, and the Asian-Pacific experience. Her profound narratives are invaluable for those interested in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne notable work in this collection is \u003cem\u003eA Secretive Century\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration that sheds light on hidden aspects of cultural and social history. Known for her engaging writing style, Morris-Suzuki deftly unveils the complex layers of human stories that have often gone untold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or simply enjoy well-crafted biographies, Tessa Morris-Suzuki's books offer a captivating journey through time, providing both educational insights and personal reflections. Dive into her works to discover stories that resonate beyond the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-secretive-century-by-tessa-morris-suzuki-9780522879940","title":"A Secretive Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Secretive Century\u003c\/em\u003e by Tessa Morris-Suzuki reveals Australia's modern transformation through the life of an extraordinary woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonte grew up in a secretive century. She lived in a society where appearances mattered, and keeping them up often involved creating silence around ancestral origins, painful memories, and personal desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonte Punshon refused to be labelled. She was, at various times, Ethel May Punshon, Miss Montague, Monte, Mickey, and Erica Morley Punshon. She moved effortlessly from the Methodist respectability of bourgeois Ballarat to the bohemian world of children's travelling theatre, from patriotic amateur acting to pioneering radio work. Monte transformed from a dear old lady with perfect nineteenth-century diction to the bad girl who frequented edgy Melbourne bars, playing a lively part in the secret drag parties of 1930s queer Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere were social as well as personal reasons for her concealment. In a life that spanned more than a century - 1882 to 1989 - Monte Punshon witnessed crucial events in Australia's history, and her story shines a light on the hidden corners and complexities of late nineteenth- and twentieth-century society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this imaginative biography, Tessa Morris-Suzuki brings to life a woman who was unafraid to be, and who accepted, willingly, the price of her liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46626846343404,"sku":"9780522879940","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3933943482374.jpg?v=1751871354"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/tessa-morris-suzuki.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}