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This book centers around the turbulent past and promising, yet fragile future of Mrs. Carrick, the founder and headmistress of the exclusive Carrick House, a boarding school for young ladies in Hobart, Tasmania. The story unravels against the backdrop of the stark realities and social divisions of 19th-century colonial Australia, a time when the lines between the free colonists and the emancipated convicts were sharply drawn. The author delves into themes of societal constraints, personal sacrifice, and the struggle for redemption, exploring the complexities of human relationships, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative power of love. The book offers a thought-provoking examination of the lasting impact of past actions, the importance of confronting the truth, and the possibility of reconciliation and healing, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on the enduring relevance of these themes in our own lives.
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Bridges is Emeritus Professor of History at the Uniersity of Aberdeen where he has been a friend and colleague of John Hargreaves.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book centers around the turbulent past and promising, yet fragile future of Mrs. Carrick, the founder and headmistress of the exclusive Carrick House, a boarding school for young ladies in Hobart, Tasmania. The story unravels against the backdrop of the stark realities and social divisions of 19th-century colonial Australia, a time when the lines between the free colonists and the emancipated convicts were sharply drawn. The author delves into themes of societal constraints, personal sacrifice, and the struggle for redemption, exploring the complexities of human relationships, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative power of love. The book offers a thought-provoking examination of the lasting impact of past actions, the importance of confronting the truth, and the possibility of reconciliation and healing, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on the enduring relevance of these themes in our own lives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334628009_0
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