Conversations from Byron
Devotion
Hannah Kent discusses her bestselling third novel Devotion with Susan Wyndham. In this candid conversation, Hannah (also the author of Burial Rites and The Good People) discusses the seeds of inspiration that lie at the heart of her work, her approach to research, writing and character building, and the motivation behind her decision to write a queer love story this time around.
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About the speakers
Hannah Kent
Hannah Kent is the bestselling author of Burial Rites, The Good People and Devotion. She lives and works on Peramangk and Kaurna Country.
Susan Wyndham
Susan Wyndham is a freelance journalist, book reviewer, and writer. She was literary editor of The Sydney Morning Herald for many years until 2017.
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