Jimmy Brockett
A timeless political novel.
First published in 1951, the book tells the story of a rogue entrepreneur who builds his fortune in boxing, newspapers and racing. Dal Stivens paints a vivid picture of political corruption, bribery and the manipulations of a political party in early twentieth-century Sydney. It is a timeless story that resonates even today.
Author bio:
Dal Stivens was born in Blayney, New South Wales, in 1911. His work was first published in the Bulletin in the late 1930s. A Horse of Air won the Miles Franklin Award in 1970. In 1971 he received the Patrick White Award for contributions to Australian literature. He died in 1997.
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