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Brimming with mystery, confessions, food, and philosophy, this novel tells the tale of two strangerswho meet in a restaurantin the Italian city of Trieste. Stephen, an Australian engineer living in Paris, and Irena, an Italian translator, share a meal and exchange stories in an atmosphere of geniality and refinement. As the story gradually unfolds in conversation, the two reflect upon culture, language, history, art, love and desire, and share all of the thoughts and sensations that strike an Australian in Europe.Filled with whimsy and the romantic exotica of an Italian setting, thismysterious plot makes for a wonderfully entertaining read that effortlessly balances substance with style."
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About the author
David Brooks is a professor of Australian literature at the University of Sydney; the coeditor of Southerly journal; and the author of three novels and several collections of poetry, short fiction, and essays. His second novel, The Fern Tattoo, was short-listed for the 2008 Miles Franklin Award, and The Balcony, his latest collection of poetry, was short-listed for the 2009 NSW Premier's Kenneth Slessor Award.
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