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Antidote to a Curse – the first novel by Maltese Australian author, James Cristina

James Cristina (author) with Joe Axiaq (SBS)

Source: Joe Axiaq (SBS)

Maltese Australian Author, James Cristina speaks with Joe Axiaq about his first novel, Antidote to a Curse. The story happens in the 90s. Silvio Portelli returns to Melbourne after time spent teaching in England. He rents a room from the charismatic octogenarian, Nancy Triganza who is having an elaborate aviary constructed to indulge her passion for birds…



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