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Under the Broad Arrow

by George Forbes
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789375363705
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Alpha Edition
  • Publisher Imprint: Alpha Edition
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  • Pages: 88
  • Original Price: USD 19.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 127 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Literary

A chill dawn breaks over the desolate expanse of a nineteenth-century Australian penal colony, where hope is as scarce as mercy and every footstep echoes with the weight of exile. In this stark world shaped by the relentless machinery of convict transportation, men and women torn from Britain's underbelly must navigate the brutal realities of colonial Australia, forging uneasy alliances and daring to dream of escape even as the broad arrow of authority brands their fate. The narrative immerses the reader in the daily struggles and moral quandaries of those condemned to life in penal settlements, exploring the tangled boundaries between guilt and redemption, endurance and despair. With an unflinching eye, the story exposes the harsh codes of justice and survival that defined the era, drawing its tension from the constant threat of violence, the lure of prison escape, and the fraught relationships between convicts, overseers, and the unforgiving land itself. This is more than a crime and punishment fiction; it is a work of historical Australian drama that lays bare the human cost of empire and the indomitable spirit that flickers even in the bleakest circumstances. The authenticity of its colonial Australia setting and its nuanced portrayal of British criminals struggling for dignity and freedom make it a compelling addition to the canon of Australian historical novels. For general readers, it offers a gripping window into a vanished world, while collectors and classic-library enthusiasts will appreciate its rarity and cultural significance. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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