Colin Roderick's biography of Miles Franklin, "Miles Franklin: Her Brilliant Career," offers a vivid portrait of the literary trailblazer Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin. The book explores her life, from her early literary debut to her years abroad championing women's rights and her enduring influence on Australian literature. Roderick's account delves into Franklin's personal struggles, political convictions, and the literary world she helped shape, providing readers with a nuanced glimpse into the woman behind the myth.