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“Tessie Gillis’ stories are full of warmth. comedy and insight… Her humour is a constant pleasure that lightens the bleakness of even the most tragic, cruel and hopeless moments.”- Sheldon Currie “A keen eye for the telling detail… a thorough knowledge of her subject, a lively sense of humour, and a talent for achieving certain striking lines and observations… ‘The Innocent’ is good, damned good.” – Ernest Buckler “She recorded what she saw with caring and affection, and without flinching.” – Participaper by the author of stories from .