Leading Ladies Down Under

Here are 5 Aussie women writers we’re all loving right now

1. Kayte Nunn

In her latest book, The Silk House, Kayte Nunn tells the spellbinding story of a mysterious boarding school sheltering a centuries-old secret. This is a stylish ghost story that will give you chills—from fear and delight. You’ll fall in love with the three fascinating women who are the forefront—Thea, Mary-Louise and Rowan. Intoxicating, haunting and inspired by the author's background, The Silk House is an exceptional gothic mystery. A perfect winter read with a nice cuppa.

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2. Natasha Lester

The Paris Secret is a delightful book which combines a whole wardrobe of Dior gowns, a secret kept for sixty-five years, and three women bound forever by war. Not to mention, it’s from the New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester! The Paris Secret is an unforgettable story about the lengths people go to protect one another and a love that, despite everything, lasts a lifetime. Revel in the timeless fashion of Dior as you’re taken from present-day Australia to war-time London and post-war Paris.

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3. Fiona Palmer

This is a story about family, female empowerment and matters of the heart - everything Fiona Palmer fans love about her books. Two families escape the rat race to holiday at a remote coastal retreat, but what lies are they telling themselves and each other? A definite highlight of Tiny White Lies is that it transports readers to rural Western Australia – from lookouts with ocean vistas to cosy campfires. Get a sense of escapism from the chaos of technology with this cosy read.

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4. Kelly Rimmer

Bestselling author Kelly Rimmer's new novel begins with the discovery of a tattered letter in the attic. Truths I Never Told You is a poignant novel about the fault in memories and the lies that can bond a family together—or tear it apart. It’s a heart-tugging read so make sure to have a tissue box on the bedside table when you decide to delve into this one. Kelly Rimmer explores the profound struggles two women unwittingly share across the decades set within an engrossing family mystery that may unravel everything they believed to be true.

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5. Sophie Green

Sophie Green's bestseller The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle is set in Australia, 1982. The Man From Snowy River is a box office hit and Paul Hogan is on the TV. In the waters of Shelly Bay, four women find each other. They will survive bluebottle stings and heartbreak; they will laugh so hard they swallow water, and they will plunge their tears into the ocean's salt. They will find solace and companionship and learn that love takes many forms. Most of all, they will cherish their friendship, each and every day. It has all the Aussie nostalgia you're craving!

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