Beyond the Blue Mountains
Beyond the Blue Mountains by Jean Plaidy, published by Pan in 1973, is a historical narrative set in England and Australia during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This edition spans 541 pages and presents a vivid and convincing story centered on a convicted maid-servant. The narrative explores her forceful transportation aboard a prison ship to Australia, capturing the perversion, vice, and cruelty of that era.
Readers will find a detailed depiction of the challenges faced by the protagonist as she navigates her harsh circumstances. The book delves into themes of historical significance, reflecting on the societal conditions of the time. With its focus on the experiences of individuals caught in the complexities of justice and survival, this work offers insights into both the personal and broader historical contexts of the period.
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A vivid and convincing story of England and Australia in the late 18th and early 19th Century. This is the story of a convicted maid -servant, from the prison of Newgate, her forceful transportation aboard the prison ship to Australia, is recreating the perversion, vice and cruelty of that age.
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