Wanting an historical novel of Van Diemen's Land and Sir John Franklin

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Van Diemen's Land, 1841. Mathinna, the adopted Aboriginal daughter of the island's governor, Sir John Franklin, and his wife, Lady Jane, sits for her portrait. She is the subject of a grand experiment in civilisation - one that will determine whether science and reason can be imposed in place of savagery and desire.

Years pass. Sir John Franklin disappears on an Arctic expedition to find the fabled Northwest Passage. England is horrified as reports of cannibalism filter back from search parties, no one more so than the most celebrated novelist of the day, Charles Dickens, for whom Franklin's story becomes a means to plumb the frozen depths of his own soul.

Signed by the author with an inscription to the previous owner.

This is a USED book; it shows some signs of use but is in generally good condition. Please contact the bookshop, Just Tassie Books at The Book Cellar, if you require additional detailed photos and description of condition before purchasing.

Published: 2008
Format: hardcover book with dustjacket
Pages: 252
Fiction

SKU SKU20231

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Weight 0.60 kg

Author Richard Flanagan

ISBN 9781741666557

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