Awards

• Winner of Australia Council Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature 2017 (Australia)
• Winner of Orange Prize 2001
• Winner of Orange Prize 2001.

Overview

Kate Grenville's Orange-Prize winning novel The Idea of Perfection is the story of the small town of Karakarook, and of Douglas Cheeseman and Harley Savage—two people who seem the least likely in the world to fall in love. Unlike Felicity Porcelline, a woman dangerously haunted by the idea of perfection, they come to understand that what looks like weakness can be the best kind of strength.

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'An extraordinary comedy of manners.' * Guardian * 'A rare treat to read.' * The Times * 'Each word, each sentence, each paragraph shines and gleams.' * West Australian *

'An extraordinary comedy of manners.' Guardian 'A rare treat to read.' The Times 'Each word, each sentence, each paragraph shines and gleams.' West Australian

Author Information

Kate Grenville is one of Australia’s most celebrated writers. Her international bestseller The Secret River was awarded local and overseas prizes, has been adapted for the stage and as an acclaimed television miniseries, and is now a much-loved classic. Grenville’s other novels include Sarah Thornhill, The Lieutenant, Dark Places and the Orange Prize winner The Idea of Perfection. Her most recent books are two works of non-fiction, One Life: My Mother’s Story and The Case Against Fragrance. She has also written three books about the writing process. In 2017 Grenville was awarded the Australia Council Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature. She lives in Melbourne.

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