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David Farrell

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Born

in Gweru, Zimbabwe

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Genre

Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction

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January 2015

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David Farrell, the author of The Wilde Collection fictional memoir series, lives in a rural village on the banks of the Mighty Waikato River.

While planning his next book, he walks through the magnificent landscapes of Aotearoa, New Zealand with his new muse, Zelda, by his side. A Kiwi Heading Dog rescued from the pound.

With his partner Jeanne and daughter Amy, they now live a harmonious life after a challenging journey from Southern Africa

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David Farrell’s books

Average rating: 4.13 · 77 ratings · 40 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Chameleon 4.17 avg rating — 53 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Where the Birds Don't Fly (The Wilde Collection #2) 3.89 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My African Rose (The Wilde Collection #3) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Review by Barbara Sumner

Just finished The Chameleon by David Farrell. While not an adoption story, it explores identity, belonging and the search for self in ways that may resonate deeply with many readers.

Richly written and emotionally layered, it brings a turbulent time in Southern Africa vividly to life through memorable characters and a powerful sense of place.

Thoughtful, immersive, and highly recommended.

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