In this podcast, Australian writer Lech Blaine talks about his book, Australian Gospel: A Family Saga (2024)

Lech Blaine is the only biological child of Lenore & Tom Blaine.
Lenore & Tom were the foster carers of 3 Shelley children, Steve, John & Hannah (amongst others).

Michael & Mary Shelley have had all 4 of their children removed by the Qld state and they have a track record of harassing, trespassing and threatening politicians as well as foster carers – including the Blaines.

Lech Blaine has undertaken hours of research to tell this complicated story. He’s interviewed family members, read case files and his mother’s diary, and reviewed court reports as well as newspapers accounts of Shelley exploits.