Robert Dessaix — Corfu

Picador 2002 Paperback 346 Paperback edition of a novel inspired by the life of little-known Australian writer Kester Berwick. First published 2001. Set in the Greek islands, Adelaide and London's suburbs. An Australian actor living alone in the cottage of a man he's never met pieces together the life of the writer whose house he is living in, which he begins to compare with his own. Explores themes of love, friendship, the ordinary and extraordinary, and exile and home. Author is a writer, literary commentator, translator and broadcaster, who spent 10 years as presenter of ABC Radio National's 'Books and Writing'. Previous titles include the autobiography 'A Mother's Disgrace' and novel 'Night Letters'. Some foxing to page edges; red buzzy bee stamp on first page. Good