Ink in Her Veins: The Troubled Life of Aileen Palmer

Aileen Palmer, the daughter of prominent Australian writers, emerged as a poet, translator, and political activist deeply influenced by her parents' literary legacy. Her adventurous spirit led her to join the Communist Party and participate in the Spanish Civil War and World War II's ambulance service. However, her return to Australia proved challenging as she struggled with reintegration, familial pressures, and psychiatric illness. Sylvia Martin's portrayal reveals the complexities of Aileen's life, marked by talent and resilience amidst the harsh realities of her time.