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"In my opinion, Phyllis has a unique literary talent..."

Barbara Ker Wilson - Member of The Order of Australia (for services to Writing, Editing and Publishing). Author of thirty-five books published internationally. Her significant career in publishing includes roles within Oxford University Press, The Bodley Head, William Collins and Hodder & Stoughton. Barbara was Managing Editor for The Readers Digest, Condensed Books (Australia and new Zealand). Barbara Ker Wilson has received numerous awards and has served on Federal and UNESCO committees concerned with education, literature and publishing in the Pacific Region.

"Whilst your subject material is fascinating, the real achievement of your work is the quality of the writing. Your style shows great polish and control, ... it was a pleasure to read ... a highly saleable piece of writing which i feel confident has good prospects not only in Australia but also internationally."
Margaret Kennedy - Principal Margaret Kennedy Agency, Brisbane Australia

"You're an outstandingly good writer ..."
Maggie Pinkney - Commissioning Editor, The Five Mile Press Pty Ltd, Victoria, Australia.

"Of all the amazing life stories to come out of the first half of the 20th century few can be more remarkable than that of Bettina Mendl ... the voyage of discovery is well told and the insight into elegant Viennese life is fascinating."
Review: Sydney Morning Herald 17-18 January 2004

"A Story Dreamt Long Ago ... Phyllis tells her mother's remarkable story with an impressive voice; smoothly paced and emotionally intelligent. If you like memoirs, this one is definitely worth tracking down."
Review: Canberra Times 24 January 2004

"...deadly secrets, coded messages and breathtaking courage. This moving memoir will stay with you forever."
Review: Travellink November-December 2003

"The best book I've ever read!"
Peter Threadgold, reader, Adelaide, Australia

'"I was totally absorbed … what a fascinating insight into a complex story. Congratulations in taking on such an absorbing task; and writing it so beautifully"

"Your presentation was just magnificent … you held the audience in the palm of your hand."


Review clips from presentations at The Somerset Celebration of Literature 2000.

"What a joy and inspiration it was to hear you speak yesterday!"

"Probably the most original and magnetic speaker of the festival was Phyllis McDuff...even captivated a large audience of teenagers."


A Story Dreamt
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