Golden deserts, lush rainforests, sparkling coastlines…Australia’s backdrop is almost as rich as its storied history. This breathtaking country is also the setting for countless historical fiction ...

Outback Odyssey is being hailed as Australia’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Outback Odyssey is more than a historical novel — it’s an allegory of resilience, identity, and belonging. Set against the red ...

Historical fiction tends to be aimed at adults, but there are some excellent books for teenagers to understand the way of the ...

That triumph of feeling over telling is about to be recognised in Australia with the creation of a new award for historical fiction. The Historical Novel Prize, worth $30,000 to the winner, is billed ...

Thanks to our partner, Hachette Australia If you've ever sat at your desk, mid-afternoon, dreaming of a life that looks a ...

It was not easy but the judges have whittled the entries down to five, whose names The Australian now announces. The Australian Fiction Prize is a precious prize: the winner receives a very welcome ...