Can you recommend some gay Australian novels?

One well - known Australian gay espionage novel could be 'The Lost Spy' by an Australian author (assuming there is such a novel). It might combine the elements of espionage with gay themes, exploring how the main character's identity as a gay man intersects with his dangerous espionage work.

I'm not sure there are a huge number of specifically Australian gay espionage novels that are widely known. However, you might look into independent or local authors. Some small - press releases might deal with such a niche topic. You could also try searching in local Australian libraries or literary databases, as they may have some hidden gems that haven't gained international popularity yet.

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a great one. It tells a complex and passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Australian outback. Another is 'Cloudstreet' by Tim Winton. It weaves together the lives of two families in a Perth suburb in a very engaging way.

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a great one. It tells a multi - generational story set against the backdrop of Australian outback life and history. Another is 'Oscar and Lucinda' by Peter Carey, which explores themes of love and religion in 19th - century Australia.

Well, 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James has an Australian connection and is a classic horror. It has an ambiguous and creepy story that will make you think. 'The Deep' by Nick Cutter is another good one. It takes you to the depths of the ocean in an Australian - related setting with all kinds of terrifying things lurking. And 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins, while not strictly Australian but has been popular and has a sense of psychological horror that might interest fans of the genre.

One well - known Australian first novel is 'Such is Life' by Joseph Furphy. It gives a vivid picture of rural Australia in the late 19th century.

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a very famous Australian romance novel. It tells a complex and passionate love story set against the Australian outback.

'The Light Between Oceans' by M.L. Stedman also has elements of war. The story is set in post - World War I Australia. It tells the story of a lighthouse keeper and his wife who make a fateful decision that is influenced by the after - effects of the war, including the emotional and physical toll it took on people.

Sure. 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' by Joan Lindsay is a well - known one. It's a mystery set in the Australian bush that has intrigued readers for decades. The disappearance of the schoolgirls at Hanging Rock is both haunting and thought - provoking.

Another is 'The Slain' series by J.A. Culican. It features an exciting adventure in an Australian - inspired fantasy realm, with unique characters and a complex plot that keeps you hooked.