That Devil's Madness (37 page)

‘Moving and thought-provoking. An outstanding novel of originality and psychological depth.' Julienne van Loon

‘A sorrowful and captivating historical epic … will satisfy a readership hungry for a gripping, grandiose read.'
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‘The story is created around the basic emotions of hope, trust, love, hate and betrayal which are woven through the pages seamlessly, making a rich story richer for the telling. Each chapter unfolds bringing with it a small segment of the whole, that once started is compelling and difficult to put down. It is beautiful, insightful, rich, thought-provoking and unforgettable.'
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‘Dominique Wilson's depiction of racial prejudice, torture and brutality is distressing and appalling, yet they are central to the narrative and they contrast with her exquisite rendering of the love at the heart of the story. I started this book ignorant of the historical events it depicts but finished it culturally enriched and enlightened.' Maureen Eppen,
Good Reading Magazine

‘Wilson conveys the pain of racism and war – it's honest, emotive, vivid and at times raw. A recommended read for anyone who likes historical fiction and has a tendency to think over the issues raised for some time afterwards. A big thumbs up from me.'
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‘I was impressed by the uncompromising ending. The novel gathers tension towards the end and the characters find themselves locked in a destructive pattern of relationships forged by ideology rather than human behaviour. I can't say more without spoilers, but this is a novel that saves its biggest shock till the end. Five Stars.' Lisa Hill, ANZ LitLoversLit Blog

Dominique Wilson was born in Algiers to French parents. She grew up in a country torn by civil war, until she and her family fled to Australia. She is the author of
The Yellow Papers
(Transit Lounge 2014) and her short stories have been published nationally and read on ABC Radio. She was founding co-managing editor of
Wet Ink: the magazine of new writing
, and Chair of the Adelaide branch of International PEN. Dominique holds a Masters and a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Adelaide.

More at
dominiquewilson.com.au