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The Toorak Jackpot by [Rosemary Macindoe]

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Before Rupert Murdoch married Jerry Hall and Tony Abbott was Prime Minister of Australia, enterprising shoe salesman Bert Smith got an offer he couldn’t refuse—to live the high life in Melbourne’s premier suburb—Toorak!

There was a catch, however…

He had to tell everyone within cooee that he was a prince—a Toorak prince!

And that’s when all the fun began for Bert!

Writing from her experience growing up in Toorak, Rosemary Macindoe blends a mélange of humour, satire and with a dash of poignancy in "The Toorak Jackpot". This modern fable, inspired by Dickens' "Great Expectations" explores what it means to be truly wealthy.

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8 August 2016
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Sweet surprises and gems of life observations shine through in The Toorak Jackpot. Rosemary Macindoe's "The Toorak Jackpot" is a touching parable about the true meaning of wealth. When Bert discovers that an anonymous benefactor has given him ten million dollars, he gives up his job as a successful shoe salesman to assume his role as a prince in the Melbourne suburb of Toorak. What ensues is a topsy-turvy series of events as Bert struggles with the new extravagances in his life and the dilemmas-emotional and spiritual-that they create. Using Bert's transformation from a happy and hardworking Italian Australian to a fun-loving millionaire who struggles to find meaning in his life, "The Toorak Jackpot" effectively explores the meaning of wealth on tangible and intangible levels. Australian culture is solidly if somewhat stereotypically represented by colloquialisms from "mate" to "dag," views of Australian stores, references to the beer-drinking prime minister, and Bert's own focus on beer drinking and his laid-back attitude toward the changes in his life. ... Sweet surprises and gems of life observations shine through in The Toorak Jackpot. Review by Maya Fleischmann for Foreword Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01K1G0G10
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Australian eBook Publisher (8 August 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4224 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages

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Tale with a moral but lots of fun

Reviewed in Australia on 2 November 2016

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The Toorak Jackpot was a fun, lighthearted read with lots of local Melbourne references and a satisfying resolution.

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Fabulous Foot Fetish Fable !

Reviewed in Australia on 7 November 2016

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Toorak Village will never be the same after reading Rosemary MacIndoe's fabulous foot fetish fable !

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Belinda Missen

Fantastic debut with a classic Melbourne feel.

Reviewed in Australia on 16 September 2016

I have a real thing for books set in Melbourne, especially because there aren't many available, so I was especially excited to see pop up on my NetGalley feed. For those who don't know, Toorak tends to be a suburb that 'outsiders' can look at with a bit of disdain. We all know there's more money floating around than we'd know what do with while we scrape together our $4 for a Happy Meal, so to see someone write about the area was a wonderful surprise.

Based on Great Expectations, this is a rollicking ride, a fantastic debut, that is touching yet funny, full of satire and wonderful colour. I'd gladly look for more of Macindoe's work in the future.

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paulette gittins

'a beautiful blonde wears black fishnet stockings and black leather court ...

Reviewed in Australia on 26 October 2016

It may come as a surprise to readers of this clever, satirical novella, that Rosemary Macindoe is a first-time writer. The satire is polished, the plot well-crafted and the romantic journey of protagonist Bert Smith fraught with ups and downs to keep us reading on. What is the jackpot exactly? What's all this about Bert needing to masquerade as a 'prince?' Rosemary is an artist, a painter, which may explain why the scenery of the work - Toorak, the city of Melbourne and its surrounds, the meticulous attention to detail - comes to life so effectively. A law firm at the Paris end of Collins Street features 'office suites in bland greys' with 'a pencil-thin brunette sitting at reception'; Toorak Road has 'flash white apartments and mock Georgian houses'; people are clothed in meticulous and witty detail which also just happens to denote character and class: 'a beautiful blonde wears black fishnet stockings and black leather court shoes by Dolce and Gabbana'; a neighbour is clad in 'old black Loakes brogues and a charcoal grey jacket;' a 'Toorak pauper' - as opposed to the Toorak Prince Bert has temporarily become - wears 'old Nike runners'. By now, you'll be getting the picture: as Peter Shepherd would have it, 'It's all about the shoes.' Shoes, not clothes, maketh the man - or indeed the woman in this quirky tale. Much-loved Toorak landmarks are also given a free plug: Romeo's restaurant, the Toorak Road cake shops, Clendon Road's graceful houses, St. John's Church. And there are puns a- plenty in true Shakespearean mode: a dental practice is dubbed 'Glowing Choppers,' a law firm is 'Riggall A. Round', a financial advisor is 'Leslie Murkie'. And of course, cultural references any authentic Melbourne-ite would recognize: Franco Cozzo furniture, Joel's Art Auction House,the streets of Balaclava - all paint a picture and tell a tale we all love to identify with and we can! Four stars from me! I'm looking forward to the next novel!
Paulette Gittins, fellow-author

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Sammi

Fun, Easy, Aussie Read.

Reviewed in Australia on 28 July 2017

This was a fun, easy read set in the heart of Melbourne.
The author has done a fantastic job with creating fun, believable characters.

I would highly recommend this book if you are after a easy read with a good message!

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Anthony Bennett

A Great Yarn

Reviewed in Australia on 23 January 2017

This is a real page turner. Once you pick it up you wont put it down. You just want to know what happens. Thoroughly enjoyed it. A great yarn.

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Anthony Quigley

A very entertaining and worthwhile read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2018

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A laugh out loud tall-tale about a shoe salesman called Bert who is bequeathed a mysterious jackpot. Does it make him happy, what is enough, and is enough ever enough? The author has an excellent eye for contemporary culture and has an acute sense of the ridiculous. A very entertaining read indeed.

Jamie Gibson

I realized through my friend that money isn't everything and fortune can better be found in love and friendship

Reviewed in the United States on 2 February 2017

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This book brought back memories of a high school friend whom came across an inheritance and she did not know what to do with it. I realized through my friend that money isn't everything and fortune can better be found in love and friendship. I enjoyed this book as it has light humor but the overall message from the story is left open to interpretation. Put yourself in the main character role and you will enjoy the many things that can come to you through money but in the end money isn't everything.

Adam Seale

Better than I thought

Reviewed in the United States on 13 March 2017

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This book was better than I thought it would be. I usually can't finish books that aren't in the horror, suspense or crime genre, but I finished this one. It wasn't great, but not bad either. Large amounts of money does change some people. If it were me, I don't think that it would change me negatively, but I sure wish that I could find that out for myself.

Shopoholic

Fun and entertaining read

Reviewed in the United States on 1 February 2017

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This was a light, comical book throwing you into a very interesting predicament and seeing what it would be like. I personally think that I would be able to handle fame and fortune better than the main character but what do I know. I could be wrong. Overall I enjoyed the humor and the twists and turns in the story.

amazon addict

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United States on 9 February 2017

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Couldn't really get into this one. The chapters were choppy and the writing was a bit novice.