The Double Life of a Literary Affair Blanche d'Alpuget's passing has brought to light the tumultuous life of one of Australia's most fascinating literary figures, whose personal story is inextricably linked to the nation's most infamous affair.
Her glittering career and high profile romance with Bob Hawke raise questions about the sacrifices she made for love and ambition.
D'Alpuget's writing was infused with a sense of place and people, drawing from her experiences as a journalist in Southeast Asia during the tumultuous 1960s.