Potato Factory
Potato Factory by Bryce Courtenay is a historical fiction novel published by Penguin Group Australia on June 5, 2006. This first edition spans 852 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Ikey Solomon, a skilled thief, and his mistress, Mary Abacus, as they navigate the challenges of life after misfortune separates them. Their journey takes them from the bustling streets of nineteenth-century London to the convict settlement of Van Diemen’s Land, where Mary embarks on a new venture in brewing and establishes The Potato Factory.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, exploring themes of ambition and rivalry. As Mary strives to build a better future, she faces threats from Ikey’s wife, Hannah, leading to a fierce competition between the two women. Their intertwined lives and families, one legitimate and the other illegitimate, create a backdrop of conflict and resilience. This edition offers a detailed account of their struggles and the harsh realities of their time, making it a significant addition to the genre of sagas and classics.
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Ikey Solomon is in the business of thieving and he’s very good at it. Ikey’s partner in crime is his mistress, the forthright Mary Abacus, until misfortune befalls them. They are parted & each must make the harsh journey from thriving nineteenth century London to the convict settlement of Van Diemen’s Land. In the backstreets & dives of Hobart Town, Mary learns the art of brewing & builds The Potato Factory, where she plans a new future. But her ambitions are threatened by Ikey’s wife, Hannah, her old enemy. The two women raise their separate families, one legitimate & the other bastard. As each woman sets out to destroy the other, the families are brought to the edge of disaster.
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