Description
Discover the enthralling tale of 'Jack Maggs' by Peter Carey, a gripping novel set in 1837 London. This B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin Australia in 2020, chronicles the life of Jack Maggs, an ex-convict returning from Australia. The story beautifully intertwines the lives of diverse characters, including the adventurous Mercy Larkin and the ambitious writer Tobias Oates, who seeks to capture Maggs's soul through hypnosis. Winner of the prestigious Commonwealth Writers' Prize and the Miles Franklin Award, 'Jack Maggs' is a masterful blend of suspense and literary brilliance. Readers will be drawn into a world where class, identity, and destiny collide. Whether you're seeking an exciting narrative or a profound exploration of human nature, this book promises to entertain and provoke thought. Get your copy today to journey through an unforgettable story of personal redemption and societal intrigue. Enjoy fast shipping for all orders, ensuring your reading adventure starts without delay. Order now and explore the depths of Peter Carey's intriguing characters and rich storytelling.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896447
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 480
Description:
Winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize and the Miles Franklin Award, Peter Carey's Jack Maggs is dazzlingly entertaining.
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.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896447
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 480
Description:
Winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize and the Miles Franklin Award, Peter Carey's Jack Maggs is dazzlingly entertaining.
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.