Carol Birch
Jamrach's Menagerie
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847676573
- author:
- Carol Birch
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canongate Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 13 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jaffy Brown's life began twice. First in a wooden room over the Thames, and then again when he was plucked from death by Mr Jamrach. This chance encounter sets him on an extraordinary journey with the enigmatic explorer and collector of strange creatures. Mr Jamrach's commission takes Jaffy to the Dutch East Indies, where their friendship will be tested in ways he never imagined. Alongside faith, love, and loyalty, Jaffy must confront the limits of his own endurance. A gripping tale of adventure, companionship, and survival, this story explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of unexpected friendships.
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