Join author Ian W. Shaw in conversation with our Local Historian for the release of his latest historical non-fiction, The Golden Gang.

Tuesday 24 September, 12.30pm at Manly Library

Atop the hierarchy of Australian bushrangers sits the ultimate outlaw Ned Kelly and the tragic figure of Ben Hall but one name should be mentioned among this list, Frank Gardiner.

The Golden Gang is the first comprehensive biography of the godfather of Australian bushranging, Frank Gardiner, leader of the Lachlan gang and mastermind of the largest gold heist in Australian history. Ian will share his research and tales of Frank Gardiner's extraordinary life.

$5.00 + booking fee. Bookings essential. 

Refreshments and afternoon tea on arrival.

Enquiries: 8495 5028 or libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Ian W. Shaw is the author of six books: The Bloodbath, On Radji Beach, Glenrowan, The Ghosts of Roebuck Bay, The Rag Tag Fleet and Murder at Dusk. The Bloodbath was nominated for a Victorian Premier's Literary Award and was shortlisted in the Local History category. Ian is a graduate of the University of Melbourne and holds postgraduate degrees from Monash University and the University of Michigan. After ten years as a secondary school teacher, Ian worked in the Commonwealth public service and private enterprise for three decades, and is an expert on security issues.