Great Conversations features interviews with authors and writers, exploring books, writing and literary culture from Australia and the world.

Today's episode features acclaimed journalist Anna Krein discussing her first novel Act of Grace.

Act of Grace entwines the stories of Robbie, Gerry and Nasim, taking us from their early lives into the present.

Gerry grows up in fear of his father, Toohey; a returned veteran who raises Gerry with a heavy hand.

Robbie must confront her own identity when the onset of her father Danny’s dementia means he no longer recognises his family.

Nasim is growing up in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq and attracts the attention of not only the dictator but his cruel, psychotic son.