Philip Salom

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• The Returns

  Written in English

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  Miles Franklin 2020 · Shortlist

  The Returns

  The Returns

  Philip Salom · 69 when first published

  Novel · 336 pages

  AIAI-generated summary:Elizabeth, a reclusive book editor in North Melbourne, advertises a room in Trevor's bookshop and is startled when Trevor, a newly separated bookseller in middle age, applies for it himself.

• Waiting

  Written in English

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  Miles Franklin 2017 · Shortlist

  Waiting

  Waiting

  Philip Salom · 66 when first published

  Novel · 345 pages

  AIAI-generated summary:In a boarding house in inner Melbourne, a big cross-dresser called Big and a small companion called Little live by long routine, until Little's expected inheritance sets off dreams of owning a home.