Hokitika Town

Step back to Hokitika, 1865, during the thrilling New Zealand Gold Rush with this captivating paperback novel. 'Hokitika Town' tells the story of young Halfie, a coin boy navigating life amid the bustling atmosphere of a town brimming with miners, dancers, and drunks. As he works in the Bathsheba pub, washing dishes and running errands, Halfie offers a unique perspective on the vibrant characters that populate his world. With a compelling narrative, this book promises a rich exploration of life, illustrating that it is often more complex than it appears. Written by acclaimed author Charlotte Randall, whose imaginative storytelling is praised by the New Zealand Listener, this novel artfully captures the essence of Hokitika and its colorful history. Featuring 288 pages of engaging content, this B-format paperback is perfect for those interested in New Zealand's historical fiction. Enjoy **FREE shipping** on your order, making it easy to add this gem to your collection. Experience the blend of adventure and poignant realism as you delve into Halfie's life in Hokitika. A perfect read for fans of historical novels, New Zealand literature, and compelling characters who challenge our understanding of society, 'Hokitika Town' will leave you thinking long after the last page is turned.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143565390
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 288


Description:
'I always been a coin boy . . .' Hokitika, 1865, at the height of the Gold Rush. In a town with a hundred pubs, young Halfie - aka Harvey, Thumbsucker, Bedwetter, Cocoa and Pipsqueak - gets by as best he can. Most of the time he hangs around the Bathsheba pub, washing dishes, running errands and making the odd coin - and observing from close quarters the parade of miners, dancing girls, petty crims and plain drunks that passes through the doors. When you're a coin boy you see a lot of life, and from low down. But how much do you really understand? What's going on in young Halfie's world? In this beguiling new novel by the author of The Curative, a rattling good yarn reveals that life is rarely what it seems. 'Among our contemporary writers of adult fiction, only Elizabeth Knox can match Charlotte Randall for the sheer scope of her imagination.' - New Zealand Listener

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