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The Ballad of Desmond Kale

by Roger McDonald

First published 2005

About the book

In the first days of British settlement in Australia, Desmond Kale, an Irish political prisoner, escapes and disappears beyond the colony line, where rumour says he is thriving.

Prizes

  1. 2006
    Miles Franklin Literary Award
    Winner

About the author

All 5 books by Roger McDonald

Roger McDonald, born 1941, Australia.

Subjects

Catalogue record

Author
McDonald, Roger, 1941–
Statement
The Ballad of Desmond Kale / Roger McDonald.

Book facts

ISBN
978-1-74166-114-9
Records
Open Library Wikidata

Catalogue data checked 3 October 2026

Miles Franklin Literary Award 2006 shortlist

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