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Discover a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue in 'Coorparoo Blues and the Irish Fandango'. Set against the backdrop of Brisbane in 1943, this enthralling novel takes you into a provincial Australian city transformed into a bustling Allied staging post during World War II. Experience the tumultuous social, sexual, and racial dynamics as tens of thousands of US troops arrive, creating a whirlwind of tension and excitement that shakes the quiet streets to their core. Follow P.I. Jack Munro, a World War I veteran and determined ex-cop, as he navigates through Brisbane's dark underbelly filled with dockside bars, black-market warehouses, and segregated brothels. As he seeks the truth behind a client's missing husband, Jack uncovers shocking secrets and mysteries that reveal the true face of war-time Brisbane. This trade paperback edition, published by Verse Chorus Press, captures the essence of a little-known aspect of the WW2 theater, with a compelling storyline that will keep you turning the pages. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and crime mysteries, 'Coorparoo Blues and the Irish Fandango' invites you to delve into a world of gritty realism and human complexity. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781891241321. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2012. Publisher: Verse Chorus Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781891241321
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
Description:
Brisbane, 1943.
A provincial Australian city has turned almost overnight into the main Allied staging post for the war in the Pacific. The social, sexual, and racial tensions stirred up by the arrival of tens of thousands of US troops provoke all kinds of mayhem, and Brisbane's once quiet streets are suddenly looking pretty mean.
Enter P.I. Jack Munro, a World War I veteran and ex-cop with a nose for trouble and a stubborn dedication to exposing the truth, however inconvenient it might be for those in charge. He's not always an especially good man, but he's the one you want on your side when things look bad.
When Jack is hired by a knockout blonde to find her no-good missing husband, he turns over a few rocks he isn't supposed to, and the questions start to pile up, along with the bodies. Not inclined to take no for an answer, he forges on through the dockside bars, black-market warehouses, and segregated brothels of his roiling city, uncovering more than a few surprises in this murky tale based on actual events in a little-known corner of the WW2 theatre.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781891241321
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
Description:
Brisbane, 1943.
A provincial Australian city has turned almost overnight into the main Allied staging post for the war in the Pacific. The social, sexual, and racial tensions stirred up by the arrival of tens of thousands of US troops provoke all kinds of mayhem, and Brisbane's once quiet streets are suddenly looking pretty mean.
Enter P.I. Jack Munro, a World War I veteran and ex-cop with a nose for trouble and a stubborn dedication to exposing the truth, however inconvenient it might be for those in charge. He's not always an especially good man, but he's the one you want on your side when things look bad.
When Jack is hired by a knockout blonde to find her no-good missing husband, he turns over a few rocks he isn't supposed to, and the questions start to pile up, along with the bodies. Not inclined to take no for an answer, he forges on through the dockside bars, black-market warehouses, and segregated brothels of his roiling city, uncovering more than a few surprises in this murky tale based on actual events in a little-known corner of the WW2 theatre.