On a sacred site on the land of the Gadigal people Tubowgule a place of gathering and storytelling for over 60000 years now sits the Sydney Opera House It is a breathtaking building recognised around the world as a symbol of modern Australia Along with the Taj Mahal and other World Heritage sites it is celebrated for its architectural grandeur and the daring and innovation of its design But this stunning house on what is now called Bennelong Point also holds many sorrows secrets and scandals In this fascinating and impeccably researched biography Peter FitzSimons exposes these secrets marvels at how this magnificent building came to be details its enthralling history and reveals the dramatic stories about the people whose lives were affected both negatively and positively by its presence Ambition dispossession betrayal professional rivalry sexual intrigue murder bullying and breakdowns are woven into the creation of this masterpiece of human ingenuity The Opera House shares the extraordinary stories connected to this building that are as mesmerising as the light catching on its white sailsMF