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Tarnished Threads is the first book in Rina's Australian country tales collection. It is followed by A Lily for the Living.In this real and insightful narrative, Rina has beautifully captured rural life as she writes about the people in several nearby country towns. In these pages, we follow the twists and turns of lives that intersect and flow in the community. Strangers meet. Friendships are made. Family ties are tested and relationships break down. Long hidden secrets are skilfully revealed. Even travellers just passing through leave their own mark - at times bringing resolution and sometimes conflict. Rina deftly weaves the various threads of her character's lives to a culmination that will satisfy and surprise. With unerring clarity, Rina delights with her wit and perception as she peels back the layers of each person. She doesn't shy away from the realities of life, but provides light and shade. On every page, we find familiarity in the deftly crafted characters - the town busybody, the hairdresser, the travelling salesman and the local women. Rina explores the depths and complexity of life with subtle humour and sharp observation, delivering an lively debut novel. This is no white-washed view of life, but includes the full gamut of the human experience; mystery, intrigue, revenge, lust and betrayal - along with unlikely bonds, comedy, devotion, love and honour.The story begins with the wedding of Marian and Ivor in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Naive and hopeful, Marian embarks on married life. Not all goes to plan and she finds herself seeking refuge in a small country town. The peace she desires is elusive as she is drawn into the lives of others. Will she ever be free of the past?
About the Author: Rina Robinson's most recent achievement has been as a contributor to the acclaimed 'We are Australian', a collection of Australian stories by many award-winning Aussie writers and artists. This debut novella, 'Tarnished Threads' is the first of many writing projects on Rina's 'to do' list and also features her talent as an artist - where bold abstracts sit beside mystical landscapes. Rina Robinson is a star of stage and screen, starting her career at the age of 12, as principal dancer in pantomime in the UK. Continuing with pantomime, she also took part in variety shows and in summer theatre seasons. Rina teamed with Elaine Peters to create a sister act touring UK and the continent. The next chapter in Rina's varied life was to come to Australia. Always ready for adventure, Rina travelled solo on the maiden voyage of the Iberia with Brisbane as her destination. The Chief Migration Officer, Sir David Longland, invited Rina to join a concert party touring the state. After marrying Dennis Robinson with Sir David giving her away, Rina continued in the Theatre Royal, touring and clubs. Hers was a popular act and included dancing with a marionette. After relocating to Sydney, Dennis became part of the act. They were kept busy as puppets became increasingly popular for children's shows. There were TV appearances; with Don Lane and Graham Kennedy as well as many overseas performances. Rina began a solo career, acting on television and in film; with such credits as A Country Practice, Chopper Squad. She understudied Carol Raye in The Pleasure of His Company at the Theatre Royal which also starred Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Stanley Holloway, David Langton. Rina went on to become a tutor of Speech & Drama at the Marian Street Theatre School. This rich background and varied life experience, brought writing as a logical next step. Rina has been published in various anthologies and magazines with short stories, poetry and anecdotes. With boundless energy, imagination and zest for life Rina has two fantasy novels and several children's books in the wings, which also combine her whimsical artwork, and are eagerly awaited.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781461089186
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 202
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: Australian Country Town Tales
  • Width: 140 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1461089182
  • Publisher Date: 03 Jun 2011
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 11 mm
  • Weight: 290 gr

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