Mark Lamprell is a writer of novels and children's books published in sixteen countries and twelve languages, including the novels The Full Ridiculous and A Lover's Guide to Rome. He also works internationally as a writer and director in film, with movie credits including Babe Pig in the City, My Mother Frank, Goddess, A Few Less Men and Never Too Late.
'Moving, wry and powerful, Mark Lamprell's compelling new novel is laden with secrets and brimming with wit, warmth and razor-sharp observations. I loved it.' * Suzanne Leal * 'What a gorgeous pair of women Lamprell has created in Frankie and Edith. By turns heartbreaking and hilarious-The Secret Wife is a tender love song to a decade that changed the world.' * Kathryn Heyman * 'A stunning debut.' * Courier Mail/Herald Sun on The Full Ridiculous * 'Gorgeous and heartfelt...a portrait of individual crisis and family dysfunctionality.' * Weekend Australian on The Full Ridiculous *