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The Bootmaker of Berlin

People lie, especially the ones you love.

When the tentacles of war stretch across the globe, families divide, neighbours become enemies, friends disappear. Who can you trust?

A deathbed promise thrusts Kathy Giuliano into a whirlpool of close guarded secrets with life changing consequences. In Berlin, she uncovers shocking truths about her sister, her family, and herself.  

WWII fiction, based on historical events and inspired by research undertaken by the author as a Fellow of the State Library of Queensland.

A fascinating read. Well written and researched. Maggie C.

The sheer scale of the novel is astounding … Whilst the human story of Horst and Alice is at the heart of the novel, it doubles as a history lesson. It is clear that extensive research has gone into this book. Yet, for all the wartime drama, it’s the actions and secrets of other family members that rock the lives of Kathy and Horst. Both are left to make sense of, and make peace with, those revelations. Diane C.

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Bookstores

The Bootmaker of Berlin is now in stock at the following retailers:

Dymocks Chermside, Westfield Chermside, Level 1, Cnr Gympie & Hamilton Rd, Chermside. Phone (07) 3350 5255

Dymocks Indooroopilly, Level 3/322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly. Phone (07) 3878 5544

Genealogical Society of Queensland, 25 Stackpole St, Wishart. Phone (07) 3349 6072.

State Library of Queensland (SLQ) Shop, Cultural Precinct, Stanley Pl, South Brisbane. Phone (07) 3840 7576

St Lucia Newsagency, 219 Hawken Dr, St Lucia. Phone (07) 3870 9244


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The Bootmaker of Berlin ~ 1 paperback $27. Includes delivery within Australia.

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Book Club Offer ~ 5 paperbacks of Bootmaker for $115. Includes delivery within Australia.

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Enemies within these Shores

Enemies

What really happened in Australia during WWII?

A page-turning saga that sweeps from the sugar towns of tropical north Queensland to the internment camps of South Australia. Inspired by a true story, the novel brings to life the tumultuous years of WWII, political opportunism, retribution, and ultimately survival.

A realistic blend of truth and fiction that is engaging and well-paced. Completely engrossing. 


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Bookstores

Enemies within these Shores is now in stock at the following retailers:

Dymocks Chermside, Westfield Chermside, Level 1, Cnr Gympie & Hamilton Rd, Chermside. Phone (07) 3350 525

Genealogical Society of Queensland, 25 Stackpole St, Wishart. Phone (07) 3349 6072.

State Library of Queensland (SLQ) Shop, Cultural Precinct, Stanley Pl, South Brisbane. Phone (07) 3840 7576


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Enemies within these Shores ~ paperback $25. Includes delivery within Australia.

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The Scarlet Key

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A scarlet key. A bittersweet secret. A corpse with cryptic tattoos.

When a shiny red key lands on his news desk, reporter Seth VerBeek is thrust into an enthralling mystery that involves a female corpse, a psychic tattooist, and a handyman who mends melancholy hearts. Like the newshound he is, he follows his instincts and gets more than he bargains for. 

A fabulous read … lots of action and intrigue … many thoughtful moments.


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The Scarlet Key ~ paperback $25. Includes delivery within Australia

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  Baby Farm

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How much is a baby worth? 

Inspired by true events, this page-turner reveals the mysteries of Maidenhead, a country retreat in rural Australia. What went on behind the scenes? What became of the teenage girls and who were sent there in shame? Years later, what happens when the truth comes out?

What a fabulous read. I couldn’t put it down and was sorry when the story was all over!


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Baby Farm ~ paperback $25. Includes delivery within Australia.

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Mowbray Brothers

Saturday night, summer of 1920. Mowbray Park is where the local lads go for a laugh, a beer and a smoke. Eight-year-old Lucky sneaks out of bed to discover his brother and hero has taken a dare that could cost much more than his one shilling bet. Inspired by the author’s father, who liked to talk about growing up in East Brisbane in the 1920s.

Debbie’s writing is so descriptive and vivid. I felt more invested in these characters in the short time I knew them than a lot of characters in full novels.

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