The lovely Danny forwarded this cover of my German version of
The Rich Stranger, whose translated title I will not even attempt to spell for you. Apparently it translates to
Showdown in Las Vegas, or words to that effect, which those of you who have read the book will agree is a fabulous take on the story. Another significant piece of the story action takes place in Rafe's Sydney penthouse, and if you look closely at the cover pic you can see, through the window, the dramatic sails of the Sydney Opera House gilded by sunset. When I visited Vegas with my good buddy
Fiona McArthur in 2001, we were tickled by the strip's representations of Paris and New York and Venice, and we got to wondering what icon might feature if someone chose to build an Australian themed casino-hotel in Vegas. We decided it would definitely be the Opera House. And that's why I'm smiling at my Vegas/Operas House cover, remembering those fun days we spent cruising The Strip!
posted by Bronwyn Jameson @ 9:21 AM
