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Shaun Micallef will be in conversation with Adam Shirley on his new novel, De'Ath Takes A Holiday. From the man Ben Elton once described as ‘perhaps Australia’s finest satirist’ comes a Victorian novel for modern times,  the origin story of the first real vampyre (not Dracula).

The trouble with immortality is that eventually you get sick to death of it, and so to soothe his sickened soul, the Comte De’Ath decides to take a trip. From psychoanalysis in Vienna to blood transfusions in London, the Comte learns that a holiday is as good as a change. On the way, he meets the Queen, brings her husband back to life, helps win the Second Matabele War, matches wits with the Elephant Man, inspires Henry Ford to pursue the American Dream, almost solves the crisis in the Middle East and even falls in love. Will he become mortal again in time for his funeral in Carfax Abbey? Ah – but what a fine book this would be if we gave away the end of the story in the blurb.

‘If I wasn’t dead, I would sue.’—Bram Stoker

Shaun Micallef is a national treasure-  comedian, writer, actor, producer, author and bon vivant. His Australian television shows range from Full Frontal to Sea Change, to his own gig on Micallef Tonight, Thank God You’re Here and Talkin’ Bout Your Generation – to name but a few. He has authored two books for adults, Smithereens and Preincarnate, and received several awards including two Logies, an Aria for Best Comedy Release and an AFI for Screen Craft.

Adam Shirley, an investigative reporter for ABC Canberra, previously presented the Breakfast program for ABC Radio Canberra. Adam Shirley spent much of his early days on the shores of Corio Bay in Geelong, nestled amongst the endless vistas of oil refineries and wood chipping mills. He wandered into Canberra and has yet to find the exit. Adam is a scientist by trade, has entertained kids of all ages at Questacon and still embraces his inner nerd.

The vote of thanks will be given by award-winning Canberra author Kaaron Warren. 

Books will be available for signing from 5.30pm and again after the event.
 

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