Ginger - A Family Saga

Irene Lebeter

Sinossi

When Ginger is transported to a penal colony in Van Diemen’s land for a minor offence committed in Scotland, he has to endure tremendous cruelty and hardship.
 
What would break the spirit of many a man, however, only hardens Ginger’s determination to escape from the hell he is living in. A bitter resolve to get revenge on his enemy, Fraser, keeps him going, while he schemes to flee to the mainland.
 
Irene Lebeter's GINGER is an enthralling historical novel; a rags-to-riches tale of life, love and fortitude set in mid-19th century Australia.

Disponibile da: 25/03/2024.

Lunghezza di stampa: 332 pagine.

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