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Published in 2003, ten years after her breakout debut novel, Looking for Alibrandi, Saving Francesca is Marchetta's second novel. Just as acclaimed, just as popular, it's a stronger, tighter narrative. It is a staple in many Australian English classrooms when students complete the Oz lit unit. It led to The Piper's Son, and we will soon have Jimmy's story (in 2018, hopefully).