Matthew Flinder’s Cat
Matthew Flinder’s Cat by Bryce Courtenay is a First Edition published by Penguin Group Australia on August 28, 2006. This 588-page novel presents a narrative centered around Billy O’Shannessy, a former barrister now living on the streets, and his bond with Ryan, a ten-year-old boy facing challenges in the Sydney underworld. The story unfolds as Billy shares the tale of Matthew Flinders’ circumnavigation of Australia through the eyes of Flinders’ cat, Trim, creating a unique connection between the two characters.
Readers will find a modern-day exploration of friendship and redemption as Billy and Ryan navigate their intertwined lives. The narrative delves into themes of struggle and resilience, highlighting the complexities of their environment. With its focus on fiction and sagas, this book offers a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect both personal and broader societal issues.
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The story of a drunk, a boy and a cat
Billy O’Shannessy, once a prominent barrister, is now on the street where he sleeps on a bench outside the State Library. Above him on the window sill rests a bronze statue of Matthew Flinders’ cat, Trim. Ryan is a ten-year-old, a near-street kid heading for the usual trouble. The two form an unlikely bond.
Through telling Ryan the story of Flinders’ circumnavigation of Australia as seen through Trim’s eyes, Billy is drawn deeply into Ryan’s life and into the Sydney underworld.
A modern-day story of friendship and redemption by an internationally bestselling author.
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