Talking Aussie Books with Belinda Alexandra

Talking Aussie Books with Belinda Alexandra

From Talking Aussie Books by Claudine Tinellis

April 29, 2026 · 43 min · Season 8 · Episode 4

About this episode

Claudine Tinellis interviews bestselling author Belinda Alexandra about her latest novel set in post-fascist Italy.

Belinda Alexandra is a much-loved international bestselling Australian author whose novels are steeped in history, intrigue and adventure. History with mystery at its finest. Belinda is the daughter of a Russian mother and Australian father and describes herself as someone with passion for travel, culture, dancing as well as a lover of all creatures. She is the author of novels that include 'White Gardenia', 'Wild Lavender' and 'Tuscan Rose' as well as 'The Invitation', 'The Mystery Woman,' 'The Divine Feline' and 'Emboldened' amongst many others. Belinda’s latest fiction offering ‘The Italian Correspondent’ was released by HarperCollins at the end of March and listeners its an absolute delight. Set in 1951 Italy - in the years when that country was trying to shake off its fascist past. It’s a story that follows the life and loves of a female correspondent for Vogue magazine who is quickly drawn into a complicated web of deceit. Her feelings for the three men in her life are complex, but with the world on the edge of a nuclear war, their lives become inextricably entwined and they must work together to prevent catastrophe. I adored this book and was excited to have the chance to…

People in this episode

Host: Claudine Tinellis

Guest: Belinda Alexandra

Topics covered

  • Australian authors
  • historical fiction
  • book discussion
  • literature
  • female protagonists
  • writing process

Keywords

  • Belinda Alexandra
  • The Italian Correspondent
  • historical fiction
  • Vogue magazine
  • female correspondent
  • book interview

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: White Gardenia, Wild Lavender, Tuscan Rose, The Invitation, The Mystery Woman, The Divine Feline, Emboldened, The Italian Correspondent

Places: Italy

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