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2 21 y separately published work icon Red Shoes Carmel Bird , ( nar. James Bean et. al. )agent Enfield : Royal Blind Society of New South Wales , 1999 Z85199 1998 single work novel

'Petra Penfold-Knight, accustomed to her own way from birth, grows up to lead a religious cult whose devotees wear red shoes. The cult attracts members through Petra's magnetism, as well as by more sinister means, such as stealing baby girls from their mothers. An angel is assigned as guardian to Petra, and must continually examine his own moral position as he hovers beside the woman and observes child-stealing, violence, rape and murder committed in the name of religion. Contains descriptions of sex, coarse language, strong violence, child abuse and drug use.

Source: Trove https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7390982
3 9 y separately published work icon Ratface Garry Disher , ( nar. James Bean ) Burwood : Royal Blind Society of New South Wales , 1994 Z436195 1993 single work novel young adult

'Max and Christina are the adopted children of a cult called the White League. They have been indoctrinated for most of their lives by their parents, and by the man they call Ratface, a high-ranking cult official. When Ratface kidnaps another child, Max and Christina find the courage to plan their escape.'  (Publication summary)
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