The Devil's Pinch Bronwyn Clifton The reader is introduced to Jed and Bethany as a couple living in Melbourne. They grew up in different parts of regional Victoria but are thrown together on a camping trip. Both of these central characters take turns in telling us their story. The narrative begins when Jed hits Bethany, instantly providing a moral dilemma. Before long it becomes evident that Jed has drinking and drug issues, and is lying to Bethany and himself. Bethany confronts Jed about his violence when he sees her bruised and battered face. It takes a great deal of strength on her part...