The Infinite Air by Fiona Kidman
This enthralling novel tells the story of the rise and fall of one of the world's greatest aviators, the glamorous, daring and mysterious Jean Batten.'A superbly written novel offering an intriguing interpretation of one of the world's greatest aviators, the glamorous and mysterious Jean Batten' History Woman Perspective
'A thrilling tale of adventure and heartbreakKidman has triumphantly brought this inspirational heroine to life' The Lady
'What a character arc Jean Batten's life offers. Her progress and regress, from literally soaring achievement to huddled isolation, from heroine to recluse, is the stuff of which novels should be made. So Fiona Kidman has made one ... It's a given that Kidman couldn't produce a poor paragraph if she tried to and this is a narrative that - I have to say it - takes wing' New Zealand Heral
'A sweeping saga of a fascinating life and an entertaining insight into the early days of aviation' Historical Novel Society
'A gripping historical read' Woman's Own
'Without any doubt, Fiona Kidman has written a riveting book about one of the world's greatest aviators, the glamorous and mysterious Jean Batten' Jacquie Webby, Oamaru Mail
'A fitting tribute to this lost heroine of the skies' Word by Word
'A fascinating read' Red Magazine
'Fiona Kidman has written a fantastic book about a legendary woman' With Love for Books
'Kidman's beautiful prose and textured characterisation help us experience the freedom of flight, the whoop of joy heard over the roar of cantankerous engines, the sheer miracle of breaking the bounds of gravity' Booksellers New Zealand
Dame Fiona Kidman OBE has written more than 25 works, spanning novels, poetry, nonfiction, and a drama. She is regarded as one of New Zealand's most renowned authors.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781910709085 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910709085 |
| Title | The Infinite Air |
| Author | Fiona Kidman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gallic Books |
| Year published | 2016-05-26 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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