Blogs in March 2015

The Larnachs 18th March 2015

William Larnach, New Zealand politician, married his much younger third wife, Constance de Bathe Brandon, in 1891. With the backdrop of Larnach Castle, on Otago Peninsula, there is increasing attraction between Conny and Dougie, Larnach’s son from his first...

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Sojourn in Arles 5th October 2014

A chance encounter leads to an appreciation of the spontaneous and passing friendship of strangers in this evocative short story from one of New Zealand’s finest writers.David Wilson takes a trip around Europe after the death of his wife....

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Carnival Sky 5th October 2014

Beautifully written, brilliantly observed and ultimately optimistic, this novel by one of New Zealand’s finest writers powerfully captures those times when death puts life on hold. Sheff is disillusioned with journalism and, with plans to travel overseas, chucks in...

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