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In this moving memoir, Ann Bennett chronicles the life of her father, Sir Leo Curtis, who came to Australia as an orphan at the age of 12 and went on to become an iconic figure in the business world and the lord mayor of Melbourne in 1963. Ann’s mother, Lady Elvie Curtis, renowned for her style and philanthropy, also had a powerful influence on Ann’s life. This book is an evocative account of growing up in one of Melbourne’s most prominent and influential families.
Writer: Ann Bennett
Co-authors: Romy Moshinsky & Georgie Raik-Allen
Designer: Trisha Garner
In this moving memoir, Ann Bennett chronicles the life of her father, Sir Leo Curtis, who came to Australia as an orphan at the age of 12 and went on to become an iconic figure in the business world and the lord mayor of Melbourne in 1963. Ann’s mother, Lady Elvie Curtis, renowned for her style and philanthropy, also had a powerful influence on Ann’s life. This book is an evocative account of growing up in one of Melbourne’s most prominent and influential families.
Writer: Ann Bennett
Co-authors: Romy Moshinsky & Georgie Raik-Allen
Designer: Trisha Garner