The Mind's Own Place by Ian Reid
Two women and three men, displaced in different ways by the rapid transformation of Victorian England, travel separately to a small settlement on Australia's western rim. With them, they carry social ambitions and psychological wounds. As their lives intersect in the Swan River Colony, what they encounter is not quite what they expect. Who will struggle, who will thrive, and how will each react when secrets emerge? Though fictional, The Mind's Own Place is partly based on the actual experiences of historical figures: a pair of convicts from respectable backgrounds, talented and enterprising, but troubled; two female immigrants, free settlers not equally fortunate or resilient; and the first detective in Western Australia who eventually uncovers more than he intends. Like Ian Reid's previous acclaimed novels, this powerful story explores intricate relationships between the shaping of character and the pressure of adversity. It reveals damaged families, mixed motives, and the long shadows thrown by the past. *** Librarians: ebook available on ProQuest and EBSCO Subject: Adult Fiction
Reid, Ian: - IAN REID is the author of fifteen books - novels, poetry and several kinds of non-fiction. His writings have been translated into five languages and won international acclaim including the Antipodes Prize for poetry. The Madwoman's Coat is his fifth historical novel. Born in New Zealand, he now lives in Perth and is an Adjunct Professor in English and Literary Studies at the University of Western Australia. His website 'Reid on Writing' is at www.ianreid-author.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9781742587479 |
| ISBN 10 | 174258747X |
| Title | The Mind's Own Place |
| Author | Ian Reid |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | UWA Publishing |
| Year published | 2015-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
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