How to Shame the Devil

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$29.99

A Novella by Ros Thomas

Her silence did not mean yes.

Art Lambkin, newly confined to a nursing home, is terrified of being erased from the outside world. Determined to remain relevant, he engages in a correspondent’s war on the Letters Page of his daily newspaper, pitting his acerbic wit against a rogue gallery of bigots, windbags and egomaniacs. But when a woman surfaces from Art’s long-ago past, he soon becomes the villain in a scandal that threatens to destroy everything—and everyone—he knows.

Praise for Ros Thomas:

‘Ros Thomas’s writing is startlingly funny, revealing and profoundly genuine – she has the full writer’s arsenal.’

—Robert Drewe

‘Clever, entertaining, beautifully crafted, disturbing and full of humanity. An original take on the #MeToo phenomenon, with the wonderful Ros Thomas at her most witty and compelling.’

—Will Yeoman, The West Australian

‘Ros Thomas writes with stylistic flair, a deft sense of humour, a vivid sense of time and place, and a generous, compassionate heart.’

Susan Midalia, author 


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3 reviews for How to Shame the Devil

  1. Christy Hatcher

    Got my hands on an advanced copy. Love love love it! Ros Thomas writes vivid description like no other. She transports you into the fictional world and then makes you laugh out loud. When’s the next one out?!

    • Linda Martin

      Hi Christy,
      Thanks so much for your review. We’re so happy that you enjoyed ‘How to Shame the Devil’. Yes, we are wanting another one too!
      Laura and Linda

  2. Robin Cordin

    I was very fortunate to go to the book launch of How to Shame the Devil. I haven’t laughed so much in a long time. Ros was so amusing & I can’t wait to read the book.Thank you all for such a wonderful time last night.

    • Linda Martin

      Hi Robin,
      Thanks so much for your comment. We’re glad you enjoyed the launch – we agree, Ros’s speech was so funny!
      Thanks you,
      Laura and Linda

  3. BRUCE POWELL

    As someone who rarely reads, this novella intrigued and charmed, had me laughing and shedding a tear too.

    Loved it.

    • Laura Keenan

      Thanks so much for your comments, Bruce! We are glad the book has resonated on so many fronts for you. It’s why we love it, too. It’s layered and nuanced and presents a multi-dimensional account of a man, his life, and a defining incident. Ros allows the reader to draw his/her own conclusion and judgement, which is the best form of generosity and trust a reader can ask for!

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