Silver Wattle Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Belinda Alexandra (Author), Caroline Lee (Narrator), Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd (Publisher)

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In fear for their lives after the sudden death of their mother, Adéla and Klára must flee Prague to find refuge with their uncle in Australia. Later, Adéla becomes a film director at a time when the local industry is starting to feel the competition from Hollywood. But even while success is imminent, the issues of family and an impossible love are never far away. And ultimately dreams of the silver screen must compete with the bonds of a lifetime.

Silver Wattle confirms Belinda Alexandra as one of our foremost storytellers. Weaving fact into inspiring fiction with great flair and imagination, this is a novel as full of hope, glamour and heartbreak as the film industry itself.

Listening Length

16 hours and 15 minutes
Author

Belinda Alexandra
Narrator

Caroline Lee
Audible release date

23 June 2010
Language

English
Publisher

Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
ASIN

B00NWY9YKI
Version

Unabridged
Program Type

Audiobook
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Listening Length	16 hours and 15 minutes
Author	Belinda Alexandra
Narrator	Caroline Lee
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com.au Release Date	23 June 2010
Publisher	Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B00NWY9YKI
Best Sellers Rank	47,445 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 3,409 in Historical Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) 14,458 in Historical Fiction (Books)

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Miss Kelton

Spellbinding

Reviewed in Australia on 1 June 2014

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This is my second read of Silver Wattle having downloaded it to my Kindle. It is a believable storey which holds your attention and again -I could not wait whenever I had to leave it for a while - to get back to it to see what happens next. It takes you from one side of the World to the other with such interesting characters and an insight to Sydney during the war and those times as to how people lived and made the most of what they were given. There is romance and heartbreak - wonder and realisation - a great read.

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Ann Brosnahan

Another Great Read from Belinda Alexandra

Reviewed in Australia on 9 August 2018

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I just finished this book by Belinda Alexandra and have really enjoyed it and all of her books that I have read. Set in the 1920's starting out in Prague and then moving to Australia, another brilliant story by Belinda. Would highly recommend it.

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Glad

Romance mixed in with Australiana

Reviewed in Australia on 8 April 2021

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I found the writing a bit laboured, but overall it was an enjoyable book. Always interesting to read about Australian culture in the 1920s

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denise galletly

underwhelming

Reviewed in Australia on 21 January 2020

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I am a big fan of Belinda Alexandra but this book wasn't as good as some of her others that I have read.

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K_Musk

A good read.

Reviewed in Australia on 8 February 2020

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Was good not great. I prefer some of her other books.

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Kindle Customer

Captivating

Reviewed in Australia on 21 June 2014

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Enjoyed every page of this book.... the touch of "cloak and dagger" mystery all through the book kept me wanting to keep reading .......have read all of Belinda Alexander's novels and enjoyed them all ....would recommend ...it's a very good read

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Wendy

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Reviewed in Australia on 7 July 2021

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Great Australian Author and good stories

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Emma B

A beautifully interesting story.

Reviewed in Australia on 5 June 2016

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I love the way the author follows the life of her characters from a young girl through to a middle age woman. My fave author!

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Judith Spencer

Beautifully Written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2016

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Another beautiful story from Belinda. What a very talented author!
Set in Prague and Australia, Following their mothers death and in fear for their life Klara and Adela have to flee Prague and settle in Australia with their uncle.
Yet another fabulous novel from a hugely talented author, she is one of my all time favourites. I now have withdrawal symptons I have now read all of her novels, and I have to wait until she releases another one.

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Kirsten

Historical fiction for Australian readers and lovers of cinema

Reviewed in the United States on 18 June 2014

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Australian lovers of historical fiction will be thrilled to discover a novel exploring a little-known aspect of our own history - why is it that Australian cinema never managed to achieve independence despite so many creative pioneers?

Perhaps no other historical novelist has investigated the history of Australian cinema, so Belinda Alexandra's story has fresh material and scenery for historical fiction fans. Alexandra's impeccably researched story takes the reader from Prague to Sydney, Australia as two young sisters struggle to establish a safe haven after the mysterious death of their mother.

The gently twisting love story is a backdrop to a story about one young woman's ambition and creativity as Alexandra brings the challenges of the early Australian film industry to life through her fictional characters. She lovingly recreates Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the southern parts of New South Wales with careful historical detail.

My only criticism of this book is that there were too many male secondary characters, so I struggled to keep them straight. It is a beautifully stylised book, rather than plot driven. If you prefer a fast-paced book, you would probably need a deep interest in cinema and Australian history to stay engaged. I loved the style and the characterisation, so I will be reading it again and again.

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John Bartlam

Silver Wattle

Reviewed in the United States on 24 June 2013

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Her knowledge of recent world history is unparalleled and she writes very well. I like the way she manages to weave a bit of Australia and Australian history into her novels, no matter how far away the story actually starts. Fascist Italy, post-revolution Russia, Catalonia during Spanish civil war, China during the war with Japan, somehow, they all end up here and she writes so well you are just swept up in the story.

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Josie Wilton

A Book you can't put down

Reviewed in the United States on 24 June 2013

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I loved this book. It was much more than I expected it to be. Set in Australia, mainly, was a lovely twist as I recognised nearly all the places mentioned. It was full of intrigue, love, passion, trust and honour. I was reading it at home while sick and couldn't put it down, so it must have been good!
When considering this item you should consider that it is very Australian, with a little European at the beginning. The characters are all lovable, and of course there is the villian.
This work has made me think about conservation and wildlife in general, although it wasn't annoyingly pushing an agenda.

Amanda Bailey

Good Belinda Alexander

Reviewed in the United States on 7 October 2015

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Good Belinda Alexander, taking you on a journey from Prague to Australia and always with a slight twist and some romance!

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