Paving the New Road

Chapter 1

PRAISE FOR SULARI GENTILL

– THE ROWLAND SINCLAIR MYSTERIES

MEDIA REVIEWS

‘A sparkling crime series… Evelyn Waugh meets Agatha Christie…’ – The Age

‘Well-researched and atmospheric, with a brisk pace, colourful characters and charming period dialogue’ – The Age

‘Glossy, original and appealingly Australian’ – The Australian Women’s Weekly

‘The writing is witty and assured, confidently claiming the historical territory’ – Sydney Morning Herald

‘There are a lot good crime writers in Australia and Gentill is up with the pack, providing interesting characters, punchy plots, a lively and witty style, and some sobering reflection on dangerous times in our history’ – Sydney Morning Herald

‘Gentill is already hitting her straps and readers have noticed’ – Sydney Morning Herald

‘It takes a talented writer to imbue history with colour and vivacity. It is all the more impressive when the author creates a compelling narrative’ – Australian Book Review

‘I must confess I’ve become rather fond of artist Roland Sinclair and his bohemian friends who divide their time globetrotting, solving murder mysteries’ – Herald Sun

‘Containing an intriguing mystery, a unique sense of humour and a range of historical characters, this is a highly recommended read for lovers of Australian fiction’ – Canberra Times

‘Again, Gentill has turned her deft touch to weave little-known details of Australian political intrigue into an engrossing, easy-read mystery novel’ – Daily Telegraph

‘Gentill has written an absorbing story about a crucial but underwritten slice of Australian history’ – The Courier Mail

‘Gentill immerses us in an unfamiliar world that quickly becomes one we willingly reside in’ – Herald Sun

‘This is the ninth book in Sulari Gentill’s outstanding Rowland Sinclair series, which once again provides the reader with a slick and entertaining story that expertly combines exciting history detail with a scintillating mystery. An enjoyable example of good Australian fiction’ – Canberra Weekly