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Ryan Butta is the author of The Ballad of Abdul Wade and a novel, A Certain Kind of Power. When he is not writing, Ryan enjoys fly fishing, cooking over flame and telling people that he once played cricket for Argentina. He currently lives on the New South Wales South Coast with his wife, Carolina, and a cavoodle called Canela.
'A vital parable at the root of multicultural Australia.' - Jock Serong 'A thrilling biography of one of Australia's forgotten heroes.' - Shankari Chandran 'Ryan Butta's dogged pursuit of the truth about Harry Freame is more than a virtuouso piece of archival sleuthing - although it's certainly that. It's an act of dedication to a forgotten Australian, the restoration of a discarded legacy. There is much to learn in here about the ways we mythologise ourselves, and the lies we repeat down the generations. Through compassion and careful scholarship, Butta has found a vital parable at the root of multicultural Australia.' - Jock Serong 'A thrilling biography of one of Australia's forgotten heroes. Butta is a gifted storyteller, exploring the lives of Australia's forgotten heroes. Beautifully written, the story reads more like a gripping, high stakes adventure than [a] historical biography. Butta returns Harry Freame - fearless Gallipoli scout, intrepid spy and devoted patriot - to his rightful place: the centre stage of our collective memory and history. Butta explores the socio-political forces of Australia that celebrate some heroes and erase others.' - Shankari Chandran 'A compelling and meticulously researched narrative'. - The Myrtleford Times
