Elise Valmorbida’s first book Matilde Waltzing was published by Allen & Unwin in Australia and New Zealand. Nominated for two national literary awards, the novel received a tremendous critical response with interviews on radio and cable TV, and reviews in over 30 publications.
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“Matilde is a wilful and likeable heroine... Verdict: Involving read. You’ll enjoy waltzing this Matilde.” —Sunday Telegraph
“Matilde’s isolation in her widowhood is heart-wrenching; the moments of joy are good enough to sing about – or waltz?” —Bulletin, with Newsweek
“Valmorbida writes with energy and challenges the conventionality of what language can achieve... engaging, often funny, sometimes poignant.”
—Canberra Times
