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A Colonial Reformer (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Rolf Boldrewood

 
9780666818522: A Colonial Reformer (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0666818525 ISBN 13: 9780666818522
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid glimpse of frontier society and high-stakes friendship in colonial Australia.

A Colonial Reformer drops readers into a glittering ball at Turonia, where officials, bankers, and adventurers mingle with society guests. Amid jokes, flirtations, and sharp witticisms, the story teases out loyalties, past loyalties, and the uneasy balance between duty and desire.

  • Experience a lively social panorama that blends official duties with intimate moments and ballroom politics.
  • Meet a cast of memorable characters, from the renowned reformer to wary administrators, each with their own habits and humor.
  • Feel the tension between the frontier world’s rough edges and the polish of urban manners.
  • Follow hints of backstories and travel that cross continents, shaping choices in this Australian gold-field setting.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction that merges social intrigue with frontier life and character-driven drama.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0666818525
ISBN 13 
9780666818522
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
538