‘Malcolm’s writing is immediate and intelligent, infused with a wry humour and illuminated by extracts from a diary he kept throughout his political career,’ Summers said. ‘From page one the book is entertaining, sophisticated and provocative, and we see Malcolm as we have never seen him before.’

Mr Turnbull said, ‘The only thing that is more fun than writing an adventure story is living it. I love stories, and love telling them. And this time I am telling my own – an Australian adventure.’