The Bright Side Of My Condition

Experience the gripping tale of survival and camaraderie in 'The Bright Side Of My Condition'. This captivating novel unfolds the story of four convicts—Bloodworth, Slangam, Toper, and Gargantua—who, after a daring escape from the Norfolk Island penal colony, are marooned on a desolate southern island. Set against the backdrop of the harsh and unforgiving environment, each character represents a different facet of human resilience; they must confront their fears and rethink their beliefs while living in icy isolation. With a riveting narrative based on true events from the early nineteenth century, Charlotte Randall skillfully weaves a powerful fiction that explores themes of survival, redemption, and the bonds that form in the most challenging of circumstances. This trade paperback edition, published by Penguin NZ in 2014, is a poignant reminder of the strength of the human spirit. Whether you are a fan of historical fiction or compelling survival stories, this book is an essential addition to your collection. Celebrate the triumph of hope over despair as you delve into the lives of these unforgettable characters. Available now with free shipping, don't miss the chance to embark on this extraordinary journey.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143570660
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 248


Description:
When the Captain find us stowaways and give us the choice between join the island or join the crew, all of us to a man cry island! island! So he put us ashore with a few provisions and a trypot and sail away. After escaping from the Norfolk Island penal colony on a sealing ship, Bloodworth and his three fellow convicts are left on a remote southern island by a captain who promises to pick them up in a year's time. It will be many years before they see another ship. During that time four men, with nothing in common but a desire to escape and a need to survive, live together in cramped and freezing isolation. Slangam believes hard work will see them through, Toper puts his faith in the Divine, Gargantua leans on his learning and Bloodworth watches - both his fellow felons and the inhospitable environment. Based on the true story of four convicts who spent more than nine years on the Snares Islands in the early nineteenth century, Charlotte Randall's latest novel is a riveting, intelligent and powerful work of fiction. Also available as an eBook 2014 New Zealand Post Book Awards Fiction Pize finalist

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