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Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760991678. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2023. Publisher: Fremantle Press.
In the heart of a tumultuous era, 'The Silk Merchant's Son' weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, misunderstanding, and unbridled ambition. Set in 1846, this gripping historical fiction follows linguistics professor Fabrice Cleriquot, who is dispatched from Lyon to the untamed landscapes of the Swan River Colony. With a box full of proud silkworms, Fabrice must navigate the treacherous waters of family disgrace while accompanied by an eclectic mix of twenty-eight misguided Catholic missionaries. Among them is the zealous Dom Salvado, with grand aspirations of establishing a Spanish Benedictine monastery amidst the wild bush, and the compassionate yet desperate Irish Sisters of Mercy, who have fled famine-ridden shores.
As Fabrice takes on the monumental task of distributing a generous donation from a benevolent benefactress, he finds himself entangled in the often misguided rescue attempts of his companions. Their well-meaning but ultimately tragic interventions reveal the complexities of cultural clashes and the burdens of expectation. Through beautifully crafted prose, this novel does not merely tell a story—it invites readers to question the very nature of intention and consequence. 'The Silk Merchant's Son' is a poignant exploration of human fallibility against the backdrop of colonial ambitions.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760991678
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Description:
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, silk and sermons.
In 1846, linguistics professor Fabrice Cleriquot is despatched from Lyon to the Swan River Colony, sent away with a box full of silkworms to stop him from bringing more disgrace upon the family. Accompanying him on board the Elizabeth are twenty-eight mismatched and misguided Catholic missionaries including Dom Salvado, who seeks to create a Spanish Benedictine monastery deep in the bush, and the Irish Sisters of Mercy, who are fleeing a dreadful famine.
Given the job of distributing a huge donation from a wealthy benefactress, Fabrice bears witness to the folly of his travelling companions whose presumptuous attempts to rescue the colony and the original inhabitants from themselves, can only lead to tragedy.
In the heart of a tumultuous era, 'The Silk Merchant's Son' weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, misunderstanding, and unbridled ambition. Set in 1846, this gripping historical fiction follows linguistics professor Fabrice Cleriquot, who is dispatched from Lyon to the untamed landscapes of the Swan River Colony. With a box full of proud silkworms, Fabrice must navigate the treacherous waters of family disgrace while accompanied by an eclectic mix of twenty-eight misguided Catholic missionaries. Among them is the zealous Dom Salvado, with grand aspirations of establishing a Spanish Benedictine monastery amidst the wild bush, and the compassionate yet desperate Irish Sisters of Mercy, who have fled famine-ridden shores.
As Fabrice takes on the monumental task of distributing a generous donation from a benevolent benefactress, he finds himself entangled in the often misguided rescue attempts of his companions. Their well-meaning but ultimately tragic interventions reveal the complexities of cultural clashes and the burdens of expectation. Through beautifully crafted prose, this novel does not merely tell a story—it invites readers to question the very nature of intention and consequence. 'The Silk Merchant's Son' is a poignant exploration of human fallibility against the backdrop of colonial ambitions.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast nationwide shipping on all orders, ensuring that your literary journey begins as soon as possible. Elevate your reading list today with this captivating tale of history and hope.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760991678
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Description:
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, silk and sermons.
In 1846, linguistics professor Fabrice Cleriquot is despatched from Lyon to the Swan River Colony, sent away with a box full of silkworms to stop him from bringing more disgrace upon the family. Accompanying him on board the Elizabeth are twenty-eight mismatched and misguided Catholic missionaries including Dom Salvado, who seeks to create a Spanish Benedictine monastery deep in the bush, and the Irish Sisters of Mercy, who are fleeing a dreadful famine.
Given the job of distributing a huge donation from a wealthy benefactress, Fabrice bears witness to the folly of his travelling companions whose presumptuous attempts to rescue the colony and the original inhabitants from themselves, can only lead to tragedy.