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Chapters (21)
  1. About The Last Paradise
  2. Title page
  3. Dedication
  4. Prologue
  5. Chapter 1
  6. Chapter 2
  7. Chapter 3
  8. Chapter 4
  9. Chapter 5
  10. Chapter 6
  11. Chapter 7
  12. Chapter 8
  13. Chapter 9
  14. Chapter 10
  15. Chapter 11
  16. Epilogue
  17. Acknowledgements
  18. About Di Morrissey
  19. Also by Di Morrissey
  20. Digital imprint page
  21. Preview Chapter

‘I am and it feels amazing,’ she’d said with a laugh. ‘I still can’t quite believe the divorce through went as smoothly as it did. But it gives me confidence that Lawrence will remain cooperative from now on. I hope so.’

Johnny had grinned. ‘And what next for you?’

Grace had thought about Steve, such a gentle, talented and caring man, and now the centre of her life, along with Daisy. ‘Well, it feels like the world is my oyster! Now that this film is under way, Steve and I will find another project. Never fear, Johnny, I have a few ideas.’

She and Steve weren’t rushing anything, just working together, growing together with Daisy, and loving each other. Sometimes the gods did smile on you.

As everyone returned to the set to pick up the scene, Grace paused to glance over at the wonderful actress playing K’tut, who was listening closely as the assistant director led her through what he wanted in the next take. Mateo was hunched behind the camera and Henry was watching on, making notes for Steve. They were a tight-knit crew, and Grace felt they were pulling together a significant and special movie.

Yes, it was ‘based on a true story’, but she hoped it was a story that would more than entertain; that it would tell the tale of an extraordinary woman, in extraordinary times, in a place that captured your heart.

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

My love and thanks to stalwart, loving Boris, whose care, loyalty and thoughtful support make each day easier and happier!

My wonderful family, Gabrielle, Nick, Mimi and the grandchildren who delight my days – Sonoma, Everton, Bodhi and Ulani.

So many wonderful friends, old and new, who have Been There (through a miserable marriage and proved we can survive!), and those who knew Bali in the early days.

Thanks Albe Falzon, Peter Thomas, Pam Spicer.

Thanks to friends Sarah Hawthorne and Joan Frare, for sharing.

Also, thanks to lawyers Anna Kerr and Wendy Broun.

At Pan Macmillan thanks to my publisher, Ross Gibb, also Tracey Cheetham, Georgia Douglas, Katie Crawford, Danielle Walker and Hannah Membrey.

Hugs to my friend and editor, Bernadette Foley. Brianne Collins, thank you for your friendship and attention to detail! Also hugs to long-time friend, Jane Novak. Best buddy award goes to Jeff Balsmeyer (with the last hug)!

Suggested reading and extracts

  • The Romance of K’tut Tantri and Indonesia by Prof. Timothy Lindsey, Oxford University Press, 1997.
  • Bali – A Paradise Created by Prof. Adrian Vickers, first published by Penguin Australia, 1989; updated by Tuttle Publishing, 2012.

Thank you, Tim and Adrian, for answering my questions!

There are numerous fascinating books on old Bali that fill in more background of the post-colonial era BT (before tourism). Some include Island of Bali by Miguel Covarrubias; Dancing Out of Bali by John Coast; The Last Paradise by Hickman Powell; A House in Bali by Colin McPhee; and Bali, Heaven and Hell by Phil Jarratt.