Thomas Keneally
A River Town
- ISBN 13:
- 9780340624746
- author:
- Thomas Keneally
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sceptre
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 330
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Books Historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A River Town by Thomas Keneally is a mesmerising tale of a flawed hero whose stubborn integrity is nearly his undoing. Set in turn-of-the-century Australia, the story follows Tim Shea as he navigates the challenges of supporting his young family and confronting the same hypocrisy and snobbery that drove him to emigrate from Ireland.
As Tim faces a series of misfortunes, he finds himself on the brink of disaster. Yet, it is this very stubborn integrity that ultimately defines him, making for a gripping and thought-provoking read.
This novel captures the spirit of its time, offering a nuanced exploration of the human condition.
Related Products
Related Products
River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze
Hessler, Peter
£12.06
Set against the stunning backdrop of China's Yangtze River, this book offers a unique glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a rapidly changing country. Peter Hessler recounts his two-year...
River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze (P.S.)
Hessler, Peter
£15.08
River Town Two Years on the Yangtze is a poignant and thought-provoking portrait of a city in transition. In 2004, Peter Hessler arrived as a Peace Corps volunteer in Fuling, a remote town in China's...
Another River, Another Town: A Teenage Tank Gunner Comes of Age in Combat--1945
Irwin, John P.
£12.96
A teenage tank gunner's coming-of-age story in combat during World War II. John P. Irwin's narrative account conveys the horrors and emotions of warfare, revealing the struggle to adapt to the...
The River is The River
Jonathan Buckley
£11.28
The River is the River by Jonathan Buckley A woman named Naomi arrives at her sister's house with the intention of saying goodbye. She plans to leave behind her city life for a remote retreat, where...
At the River (Columbia River)
Elliot, Kendra
£10.59
A shocking novel of suspense by a bestselling author. Twenty years ago, five teenage campers disappeared in an Oregon forest, leaving only one survivor with no memories of what happened. Decades...