Tom Keneally and Daughter to Write Historical Crime Series

[Kylie]

Tom Keneally and his daughter, Meg, have secured a three-book deal, with plans for 12 in total. Article here.
 
"The crime-solving pair are Monsarrat, a Huguenot gentleman convict and clerk to the commandant of the Port Macquarie penal station in 1825, and Mrs Mulrooney, the commandant's Irish Catholic cook."

 

Sounds interesting!

[Marie H]

That's sounds good!

I have a couple of his books (unread, naturally  ) but I first read one of Keneally's short story/article in Granta magazine. 

[chesilbeach]

I love the idea that he will be mentoring his daughter.  I remember a listening to him interviews on ABC's The Book Show (I miss that podcast ) and on the BBC's Open Book and he was a very interesting person to listen to … some authors can be a bit dry and fusty, but he was very engaging.  I might try these when they come out.