The Set is a novel by Roger Ward that was published in 2011. It follows the lives of five Australian teenagers in the 1960s as they struggle with issues of parental rebellion, sexual experimentation, and career choices. The story provides insight into the sexual revolution and uncertain times in Australia. It was previously adapted into a controversial 1970 film that tackled taboo subjects like homosexuality. Roger Ward began his career as an actor and has appeared in several films over the years.

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THE SET
by Roger Ward
‘ … a time capsule of those heady days
of Australia’s sexual revolution …
Write another one, Roger!’
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Film director,
writer and producer
ISBN: 978-1-85756-776-2 Price: £14.99 Pages: 486 Paperback 2011
Tony was really the only one who had it all from birth. A privileged upbringing, an architectural career offered on a plate. All that
was ever asked of him was to live a conventional life, but he could not comply.
The story follows the lives of five Australian teenagers and their battle to be accepted by their peers. Set in the 1960s
amongst the backdrop of parental rebellion, sexual experimentation and individuals struggling to forge careers,
The Set is an Antipodean Peyton Place with a touch of television’s Desperate Housewives.
Previously unpublished, The Set became a controversial motion picture in 1970, in an era when homosexuality was
a taboo subject in Australia. It tackles the issues teenagers faced and is a true insight into uncertain times. This
edition has been updated and edited for modern audiences.
About the Author
Awarded the Best Supporting Actor at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF) in August 2010, for his role
in Bad Behaviour, Roger Ward began his career on stage at the age of twelve. He has appeared in a number of films
including Mad Max, Man From Hong Kong and Turkey Shoot and was recently described as ‘a legend’ by Quentin Tarantino.
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