Brian Millard

This is the story of Leo Scully, a New Zealand artist, and Kassia Pasternak, a Polish concert musician, on their climb to global success and acclaim. Their adventures begin in the aftermath of the Second World War and Germany's invasion of Poland, culminating in the present day in New Zealand, where they find solace and asylum on a remote island...

Twenty compelling stories from an accomplished wordsmith which share the common theme of a main character confronted by a moral dilemma and its resolution. Crisp, propulsive narratives from a writer at the height of the game. Unflinching in its honesty, Millard’s multi-faceted characters have a rare authenticity. There is a sense of autobiography here, particularly in the title story. They...