![]() ![]() Ren lives alone on the remote frontier of a country devastated by a coup. Robbie Arnott’s second novel is equal parts horror and wonder, and utterly gripping. The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott (Text Publishing) Should Danny come forward with knowledge he has about the crime and risk getting deported, or saying nothing? Over the course of a single day he must wrestle with his conscience and decide if a person without rights still has responsibilities. For three years he’s been trying to create a new identity for himself, but then one morning he learns a female client of his has been murdered. The 2021 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist is: Amnesty by Aravind Adiga (Pan Macmillan)ĭanny – Dhananjaya Rajaratnam – is an illegal immigrant in Sydney having fled Sri Lanka. ![]() The announcement was held at the State Library of NSW, and streamed live, which was well supported nationally by Australian readers. The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund, alongside award trustee Perpetual, announced the 2021 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist, featuring six books by a mix of debut, early career and established authors, all reflecting the rich and diverse fabric of Australia’s cultural landscape. ![]()
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