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Digger Smith unfolds through a powerful series of narrative poems that explore the journey of an Australian soldier returning home in the waning days of the Great War. Missing a leg and burdened by the haunting ANZAC eyes—what later conflicts would call The Thousand Yard Stare—Digger grapples with his post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite his own struggles, he dedicates himself to easing the troubles of others, all while battling a deep-seated fear that his amputee status will render him half a man in the eyes of the beloved he left behind. Oh, Digger Smith, how little faith you have in ...

Meet Jim, a rugged axe-man at the local sawmill, known for his tough exterior and fists of steel. Yet, beneath that hard-knuckled facade lies a shy heart yearning for love and companionship. As fate would have it, two women enter his life—a fierce mercenary widow from the countryside and a sophisticated city girl, both vying for Jims affection. Will he find true love among them? Will his loyal dog ever get his dinner? And can Jim finally overcome his shyness? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this enchanting tale told in rhyme, narrated by Son of the Exiles.

Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is a beloved verse novel about Bill, a rough-around-the-edges Australian larrikin who falls in love with the charming Doreen. Through humor, heart, and poetic storytelling, Bill’s transformation from a streetwise rogue to a devoted husband and father unfolds. A timeless Australian classic filled with warmth and wit.