Kelly Gardiner
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Kelly Gardiner

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Kelly Gardiner’s latest novel is Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective, co-written with Sharmini Kumar. Her recent books include a trilogy for middle-grade readers, 'The Firewatcher Chronicles', and '1917: Australia's Great War', set in Flanders and on the home front. Her historical novels for young adults include 'Act of Faith' and 'The Sultan’s Eyes', both of which were shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards and listed as Notable Books by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. 'The Sultan’s Eyes' was listed in the prestigious international White Ravens. Her other books for younger readers include the ‘Swashbuckler’ historical adventures, set in the world of the Mediterranean pirates, and a picture book called 'Billabong Bill's Bushfire Christmas'. Her previous novel for adults is 'Goddess', based on the life of the seventeenth century French swordswoman, cross-dresser and opera singer, Mademoiselle de Maupin (also known as Julie d'Aubigny), which is being adapted for the screen. She is a journalist and editor by trade, and has published poetry, reviews, features, and travel writing. Kelly taught writing at La Trobe University for many years and now writes full-time and offers masterclasses and writing retreats. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, and in Auckland, New Zealand.
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