Wotan's Daughter

Wotan's Daughter recounts the turbulent life and career of Marjorie Lawrence, one of Australia's most renowned opera stars. From humble beginnings in rural Victoria, Lawrence rose to become one of the pre-eminent Wagner singers of her generation, acclaimed and honoured in Europe and at the Metropolitan Opera in New York where she shared roles with the legendary Kirsten Flagstad.

Stricken by polio at the height of her career, Lawrence fought back courageously against physical disability and prejudice to rebuild her shattered life and return to the stage. This is a book for all music lovers and those who value an inspiring story of triumph over adversity.

Richard Davis is an internationally acclaimed writer specialising in biographies. Wotan's Daughter - The Life of Marjorie Lawrence is the latest in a series devoted to the lives of famous Australian musicians. These have enjoyed international critical success and earned Richard the 2011 Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Award for the Arts. Richard is also the author of some lighter books including the popular The Ghost Guide to Australia. He also teaches creative writing and his Creative Writing Weekend Workshops are justly famous throughout the eastern states.