From the back cover:

This is the story of Lilian Singer, born on a wild night in the year of Federation' into a stifling household which totally fails to subdue her.

Madness, cruelty and sexuality permeate the household but Lilian's sights are set on education, love and finally her own trascendent forms of independence.

Lilian Singer is, or becomes, that rare being: an eccentric true to her own self whose story reaches out to touch and delight the most discerning reader.

Lilian's story is the most loved of Kate Grenville's fictional creations. Lilian Singer radiates energy and vitality through every page of this striking work.

Winner of the Australian/Vogel Literary Award.

Released on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at about 12:00:00 AM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at Le Paris Brest in Haynes Street in Kalamunda, Western Australia Australia.

RELEASE NOTES:

Releasing at the meetup 7pm tonight. Come along, all welcome!

Have wanted to read this for some time - thanks Murmurr - putting near the top of my tbr pile...

I found this harder to read than I expected - I know it is based on a true story of a 'bag lady' who lived in Sydney and this is why I kept reading. I found the 1st person viewpoint irritating - not sure why. On reflection, I think the strength of this book is that although the character is highly eccentric, it is easy to relate to her...

To be released at the meetup in Osborne Park

Picked this up at the Perth meetup today and have put aside to read. I think my friend may enjoy this one so I will pass it onto her before re-releasing.

RELEASE NOTES:

Accepted by HeatherA on Oz Virtual Bookbox and posted today.

Thanks aussieangel2 the book arrived today.

A very interesting story.