What a Piece of Work

By Dorothy Porter

As the new Superintendent at Callan Park Psychiatric Hospital, Dr Peter Cyren must perform medical alchemy — turn diseased minds into healthy ones. But is the case of his own soul, this sacred process works irrevocably in reverse. Crackling with style, Porter has written a poetic masterpiece.

Shortlist Miles Franklin Award 2000

ANZ : Picador

• Year of Publication: 1999
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• Audience: Adult