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In Melbourne in the late 1940s, a young conservative poet named Christopher Chubb decides to teach his country a lesson about pretension and authenticity. But over the ensuing years, his audacious act of literary ventriloquism takes on a much darker resonance.
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A provocative tale of authenticity and deception in art.
Who is this book for?
If you're intrigued by stories that explore the boundaries between truth and artifice, you'll find this book compelling. The plot's subtle shifts from satire to darker themes keep the reader engaged and pondering the real cost of pretension. It's a thoughtful read that invites you to question what makes something genuinely authentic.
