Jessica by Bryce Courtenay (English) Paperback Book

Jessica

by Bryce Courtenay

Bryce Courtenay's bestselling novel is based on the true story of an unforgettable woman, Jessica, who rebels against the rules of her society. When a crime is committed Jessica must fight for what she loves until the end - and then at last her secret can be told. Television mini-series to be screened July 2004.

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Publisher Description

Jessica is based on the inspiring true story of a young girl's fight for justice against tremendous odds.A tomboy, Jessica is the pride of her father, as they work together on the struggling family farm. One quiet day, the peace of the bush is devastated by a terrible murder. Only Jessica is able to save the killer from the lynch mob - but will justice prevail in the courts?Nine months later, a baby is born ... with Jessica determined to guard the secret of the father's identity. The rivalry of Jessica and her beautiful sister for the love of the same man will echo throughout their lives - until finally the truth must be told.Set in the harsh Australian bush against the outbreak of World War I, this novel is heartbreaking in its innocence, and shattering in its brutality.'A deserved bestseller, based on fact, a story told with heartbreaking honesty.' Australian Women's Weekly'Courtenay draws on the social satire of Jane Austen and the dark forces of Thomas Hardy, and his tragic heroine parallels Antigone ... ' Herald Sun

Author Biography

The Late Bryce Courtenay was the bestselling author of The Power of One, Tandia, April Fool's Day, The Potato Factory, Tommo & Hawk, Solomon's Song, Jessica, A Recipe for Dreaming, The Family Frying Pan, The Night Country, Smoky Joe's Cafe, Four Fires, Matthew Flinders' Cat, Brother Fish, Whitethorn, Sylvia, The Persimmon Tree, Fishing for Stars, The Story of Danny Dunn, Fortune Cookie, Jack of Diamonds and The Silver Moon- Reflections and Stories on Life, Death and Writing. The Power of One is also available in an edition for younger readers, and Jessica has been made into an award-winning television miniseries.

Details ISBN0143004611 Author Bryce Courtenay Year 2006 ISBN-10 0143004611 ISBN-13 9780143004615 Format Paperback Publication Date 2006-08-28 Place of Publication Hawthorn Country of Publication Australia DEWEY A823 Edition 1st Pages 688 Birth 1933 Death 2012 Language English Media Book Publisher Penguin Random House Australia Imprint Penguin Random House Australia Audience General NZ Release Date 2006-08-27 AU Release Date 2006-08-27

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• Condition: Brand new
• ISBN-13: 9780143004615
• ISBN: 9780143004615
• Publication Year: 2006
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Book Title: Jessica
• Item Height: 198mm
• Author: Bryce Courtenay
• Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
• Topic: Books
• Item Width: 129mm
• Item Weight: 478g
• Number of Pages: 688 Pages

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