Media & Reviews
Jane Sullivan is an author and literary journalist who loves books and has always written about them.
Media
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Australian Literature - Gold and Books
Australian Book Travel video review of Murder in Punch Lane.
ABC Radio Interview
ABC Listen. Broadcast Fri 12 Jul 2024 at 10:00pm
A murder mystery in Victorian era Melbourne’s theatre scene.
Jane joined Suzanne Hill in The Writers on Nightlife to explore why Melbourne’s alley ways, opium dens, theatres and opulent mansions made such an enticing setting for a murder mystery.
3CR Radio Interview
ABC Listen. Broadcast Thursday 4 July 2024 ay 11:30am
Interview with Anne Buist, Graeme Simsion and Jane Sullivan.
Jane Joins Jan Goldsmith, David McLean and Lisa Moule on their arts show to discuss Murder in Punch Lane.
Author Spotlight
Sisters in Crime: Author Spotlight
Reviews
Her narrative is full of marvellously theatrical and melodramatic activity alongside psychological insights and understanding of the obstacles limiting women’s progress at that time.
Anyone who loves Kerry Greenwood’s historical detective novels featuring detective Phryne Fisher will rejoice. There is a new heroine in town. If you adore the work of Robyn Annear, settle in. Time to put the kettle on and read throughout the night.
Not just crime, but romance and a great deal of social history and comment – these fields are all showcased, and are entwined in ingenious and complex ways... It’s a dizzy ride from death in Punch Lane to the moment of truth – a ride well worth taking for lovers of historical crime fiction.
A compelling portrayal of characters who grow on the reader as their complexities deepen. Sullivan’s skill in evoking historical Melbourne and crafting memorable protagonists shines through, making this a worthwhile read for fans of historical fiction and atmospheric mysteries alike.