Fled : a novel
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Published
New York : Arcade Publishing, 2019.
ISBN
9781948924269, 1948924269
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Published
New York : Arcade Publishing, 2019.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
393 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781948924269, 1948924269
Notes
General Note
First published in Australia by Echo, a division of Bonnier Zaffre in 2018.
Description
"Based on the life of an incredible historical heroine, a harrowing journey in search of love, justice, and freedom, told by the daughter of best-selling author Thomas Keneally (Schindler's List) Tall and lanky, more suited to sailing and fishing than to keeping a house, Jenny Gwyn has proven herself a survivor. When she's caught stealing to support her impoverished family, she and dozens of other convicts are sent across the world to help settle England's newest colony in Australia. After being contained on a filthy ship and selling her body for better rations, Jenny is shocked to see the place that will become her home. The harsh landscape of Sydney Cove isn't welcoming to its new settlers with it's arid climate and precious little fresh water. Even worse, she and the others are still prisoners under the strict watch of Governor Edward Lockharty, and no amount of cunning can earn his favor.Jenny refuses to submit to the Governor or to the barren land unable to support the growing population. Determined to find a better life for herself and her children, she braves the sea, and a journey of over three thousand miles in a small rowboat, for a chance at a future worth fighting for. Based on the true story of Mary Bryant, an iconic figure in the foundation lore of Australia as Great Britain's penal colony,Fled is a sweeping, heart-wrenching account of one woman's life-long search for freedom"--,Provided by publisher.
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"Based on the life of an incredible historical heroine, a harrowing journey in search of love, justice, and freedom, told by the daughter of best-selling author Thomas Keneally (Schindler's List) Tall and lanky, more suited to sailing and fishing than to keeping a house, Jenny Gwyn has proven herself a survivor. When she's caught stealing to support her impoverished family, she and dozens of other convicts are sent across the world to help settle England's newest colony in Australia. After being contained on a filthy ship and selling her body for better rations, Jenny is shocked to see the place that will become her home. The harsh landscape of Sydney Cove isn't welcoming to its new settlers with it's arid climate and precious little fresh water. Even worse, she and the others are still prisoners under the strict watch of Governor Edward Lockharty, and no amount of cunning can earn his favor. Jenny refuses to submit to the Governor or to the barren land unable to support the growing population. Determined to find a better life for herself and her children, she braves the sea, and a journey of over three thousand miles in a small rowboat, for a chance at a future worth fighting for. Based on the true story of Mary Bryant, an iconic figure in the foundation lore of Australia as Great Britain's penal colony, Fled is a sweeping, heart-wrenching account of one woman's life-long search for freedom"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Keneally, M. (2019). Fled: a novel (First North American Edition.). Arcade Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Keneally, Meg. 2019. Fled: A Novel. Arcade Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Keneally, Meg. Fled: A Novel Arcade Publishing, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Keneally, Meg. Fled: A Novel First North American Edition., Arcade Publishing, 2019.
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