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Jack Maggs

$37.95
Discover the captivating tale of Jack Maggs, a gripping historical fiction novel set in 1837. This enthralling story follows ex-convict Jack Maggs, who makes an illegal return to London from Australia, where he navigates a cross-section of society that reveals both the humanity and darkness of 19th-century England. As he integrates himself into the life of a genteel grocer, he becomes the object of desire for saucy Mercy Larkin, while writer Tobias Oates seeks to possess Maggs's soul through hypnosis, highlighting themes of obsession and identity. With 480 pages of rich storytelling, this B-format paperback published by Penguin Australia in 2020 immerses readers in a world where the pursuit of gentlemanly class becomes a perilous quest. Jack Maggs, a character both frightening and mysteriously compelling, confronts the depths of his past, ultimately grappling with his true destiny in the land of his origin, Australia. Order now to experience this essential addition to your bookshelf. Enjoy FREE shipping on this item, ensuring it reaches you swiftly, though combined shipping with other products is not available. Allow up to 10 days for delivery and dive into the riveting narrative of Jack Maggs today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896447
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 480


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The year is 1837 and ex-convict Jack Maggs has returned illegally to London from Australia. Installing himself in the household of a genteel grocer, he attracts the attention of a cross-section of society. Saucy Mercy Larkin wants him for a mate. Writer Tobias Oates wants to possess his soul through hypnosis. Maggs, a figure both frightening and mysteriously compelling, is so in thrall to the notion of a gentlemanly class that he's risked his life to come back to his torturers. His task is to shed his false consciousness and understand that his true destiny lies in Australia.

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Jack Maggs

$37.95
Discover the captivating tale of Jack Maggs, a gripping historical fiction novel set in 1837. This enthralling story follows ex-convict Jack Maggs, who makes an illegal return to London from Australia, where he navigates a cross-section of society that reveals both the humanity and darkness of 19th-century England. As he integrates himself into the life of a genteel grocer, he becomes the object of desire for saucy Mercy Larkin, while writer Tobias Oates seeks to possess Maggs's soul through hypnosis, highlighting themes of obsession and identity. With 480 pages of rich storytelling, this B-format paperback published by Penguin Australia in 2020 immerses readers in a world where the pursuit of gentlemanly class becomes a perilous quest. Jack Maggs, a character both frightening and mysteriously compelling, confronts the depths of his past, ultimately grappling with his true destiny in the land of his origin, Australia. Order now to experience this essential addition to your bookshelf. Enjoy FREE shipping on this item, ensuring it reaches you swiftly, though combined shipping with other products is not available. Allow up to 10 days for delivery and dive into the riveting narrative of Jack Maggs today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896447
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 480


Description:
The year is 1837 and ex-convict Jack Maggs has returned illegally to London from Australia. Installing himself in the household of a genteel grocer, he attracts the attention of a cross-section of society. Saucy Mercy Larkin wants him for a mate. Writer Tobias Oates wants to possess his soul through hypnosis. Maggs, a figure both frightening and mysteriously compelling, is so in thrall to the notion of a gentlemanly class that he's risked his life to come back to his torturers. His task is to shed his false consciousness and understand that his true destiny lies in Australia.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.

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