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

James Cristina (author) with 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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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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