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Madeleine Cleary

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Madeleine's debut novel, The Butterfly Women (29 April 2025, Affirm Press), inspired by her family history, was chosen as Dymocks Fiction Book of the Month. Her writing was shortlisted for The Australian Fiction Prize in 2024. She holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Melbourne and an associated honours degree from RMIT University. Oblivious to her history, Madeleine completed her studies a block from her family’s brothel in Juliet Terrace, which inspired her debut novel. Madeleine served as an Australian diplomat in China. Before joining the public service, Madeleine spent five years working in bookshops, where she met her husband. Madeleine is from Naarm/Melbourne and lives at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. ...more

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Such a gorgeous and lush historical fiction that is a total page-turner. Set in Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation, this a heart-wrenching and beautifully crafted novel told from the perspectives of three women. It's dipped in the author's own ...more
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I was lucky to read an early copy of Stillwater and I was riveted. With many scenes set in Elwood and St Kilda, it’s a thriller in the heart of Melbourne about a young man called Luke with a complicated past. This is not your typical urban Aussie cri ...more
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I cherished Alli Parker's first novel, At The Foot of the Cherry Tree, and I've been waiting patiently in the wings for her second novel. I'm pleased to say this will NOT disappoint. I was honoured to read an early copy and provide the below endorsem ...more
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Madeleine Cleary rated a book it was amazing Frog: The secret diary of a paramedic by Sally Gould	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Oh my gosh this was brilliant. Sally Gould is an extraordinary Intensive Care Paramedic and writer and her memoir, Frog: The Secret Diary of a Paramedic, astounded me. Sally also narrated the audio version of her memoir and so her voice has accompani ...more
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Set in Mercia (now England) in the 10th century, By Her Hand follows Freda, whose life is upturned during a terrible raid on her village. Freda seeks refuge in an abbey and learns not just to write, but learns the power of the crafted word by her own ...more
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I recently finished Christine Newell's beautiful debut and travel memoir, Five Seasons in Seoul, which is out with Affirm Press. As a former expat and massive K-drama enthusiast I was excited for this one. While it’s a beautiful exploration of Christi ...more
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