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Resolution - Captain Cook's Second Voyage of Discovery, Peter Aughton

Phoenix
Reviewed by John Whelan (Courtesy of Taranaki Daily News)

This is an account of Cook's expedition, which sailed from England in 1772 only a year after arriving back from his epic journey on the Endeavour.

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Rules For Old Men Waiting, Peter Pouncey

Chato & Windus
Reviewed by John Whelan (Courtesy of Taranaki Daily News)

Mere description of the plot doesn't do this beautifully written novel justice, but here goes anyway: it begins with an 80-year-old man who is obviously unwell, alone in a big house. We see him batten down the hatches and lead a hermit-like existence, determined not to succumb before he can achieve one last wish. To survive he decides on seven rules to adhere to while he waits for...

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