The controversial biography of legendary South Australian former Premier, Donald Dunstan. Written by two Adelaide journalists, the book had a hand in toppling Dunstan from office. It alleged inappropriate use of government funds and a homosexual affair with a restaurateur, John Ceruto in return for political favours, viciously outing Dunstan. There was initial fanfare and…
“It was written by a couple of dodgy Adelaide journos with a grudge. It effectively outed Dunstan, by alleging that he exchanged sex for political favours. The authors alleged criminal acts which were almost certainly a work of utter fiction and malice. This book was one of the pressures that Dunstan faced at the time he quit politics in defeat and exhaustion, following the death of his wife.”
289p., 8p. of plates : facs. ; 18cm. #300122
Dunstan, Don, 1926-1999. | South Australia. Dunstan, Donald Allan. Biographies. | Statesmen — South Australia — Biography.
Worn, but firm copy.