Elianne

Dive into 'Elianne', the gripping tale by best-selling author Judy Nunn, set against the backdrop of a grand sugar cane plantation in Queensland. Explore themes of wealth, power, and betrayal in this captivating family saga. In 1881, 'Big Jim' Durham builds a mighty sugar mill for his young wife, Elianne Desmarais, creating a self-sufficient fortress that harbors dark secrets. As society evolves through the turbulence of the 1960s—marked by rock 'n' roll, the Vietnam War, and a growing feminist movement—the Durham family's facade begins to crumble. This rich narrative weaves historical events with the personal struggles of Kate Durham and her brothers, highlighting the price of honour and love in a rapidly changing world. With each page, uncover the consequences of ambition and the bonds of family that withstand the test of time. Perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction, family dramas, and stories of resilience, 'Elianne' is a must-read that will leave you pondering what truly matters in life. Order now to enjoy free shipping on this beautifully published paperback edition, with 496 pages of enthralling content waiting for you.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761041310
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 496


Description:
Judy Nunn has sold over one million books worldwide. Elianne, her no.1 bestseller, is a sweeping story of wealth, power, privilege and betrayal, set on a grand sugar cane plantation in Queensland.

In the tough world of Queensland sugar mills, it's not only cane that is crushed ...

In 1881 'Big Jim' Durham ruthlessly creates for Elianne Desmarais, his young French wife, the finest of the great sugar mills of the Southern Queensland cane fields, and names it in her honour.

The massive estate becomes a self-sufficient fortress and home to hundreds of workers, but 'Elianne' and the Durham Family, have dark and distant secrets; secrets that surface in the wildest of times, the 1960s.

For Kate Durham and her brothers Neil and Alan, freedom is the catchword of the decade. Rock 'n' roll, the Pill, the Vietnam War, the rise of Feminism, Asian immigration and the Freedom Ride join forces to rattle the chains of traditional values.

The workers leave the great sugar estates as mechanisation lessens the need for labour - and the Durham family, its secrets exposed, begins its fall from grace...

Judy Nunn's latest novel is a story of honour - family honour among hard men in a hard environment. But when honour is lost so too is love, and without love, what becomes of the family?

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