Delinquent Angel

Delinquent Angel was the number four Favourite Summer Read title, as voted by readers.

This biography of poet Shelton Lea reveals a romantic, bohemian outlaw who is immediately engaging. It tells the bizarre story of Lea, who was adopted into a high-profile family as a playmate for the natural children – until he was placed in a psychiatric institution at the age of three. His life story makes fascinating reading.

Author

Diana Georgeff

Diana Georgeff is an Australian journalist who has worked and lived for many years in London, Italy and the USA. She has specialised in politics and social issues, and more recently in cultural history, travel and food. She has worked in Australia and London for ACP, the National Times and the ABC.

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