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Rosalie Ham

Rosalie Ham is an acclaimed Australian novelist best known for her debut novel, "The Dressmaker," which was adapted into a successful film. Born in Jerilderie, New South Wales, she studied drama and literature before embarking on a writing career. Her works often explore themes of small-town life, complex characters, and dark humor. Ham's unique storytelling has garnered a dedicated readership and critical acclaim, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.

Book summaries for books written by Rosalie Ham

Quotes

I can make you the best dress you have ever seen.

Rosalie Ham

fashiontalent

I reckon you could make a frock for a monkey.

Rosalie Ham

humorfashion

I don’t know why they fear you so. You’re only a woman.

Rosalie Ham

genderstrength

You can’t live on hate and expect to be happy.

Rosalie Ham

hatehappiness

The truth is never as pretty as a lie.

Rosalie Ham

truthdeception

There are some things you should know and some things you shouldn’t.

Rosalie Ham

wisdom

They’re all the same, they’re just dressed differently.

Rosalie Ham

judgmentindividuality

Some people just need killing.

Rosalie Ham

justicemorality

The devil is in the detail.

Rosalie Ham

attention to detail

You can’t change what’s done, you can only move on.

Rosalie Ham

moving onacceptance

A little bit of bad can be a lot of good.

Rosalie Ham

balancemorality

Nothing’s perfect, nothing’s permanent, and nothing’s predictable.

Rosalie Ham

impermanenceuncertainty