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See moreSarah Gordon knows what she wants: the family homestead, Wangallon. But as a woman, it's not her birthright. Even when her beloved brother Cameron James is killed in a tragic accident, nobody looks to Sarah to inherit. Instead, her grandfather passes management to the one man she truly loves. But Wangallon is in her blood.
A sweeping rural saga through four generations of the Gordon family, from bestselling author Nicole Alexander, whose novels go right to the 'heart of Australian storytelling'.
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The Bark Cutters by Nicole Alexander tells the story of Sarah Gordon, a woman with a clear vision: she wants the family homestead, Wangallon. Though she is a natural at managing the homestead, as a woman, she encounters the societal belief that it's not her birthright. Even after the tragic death of her beloved brother, Cameron James—the first-born and heir—Sarah is overlooked for inheritance.
Instead, her grandfather entrusts the management to the one man she truly loves. Feeling betrayed, Sarah runs away to Sydney, attempting to put Wangallon behind her. Yet, the call of her roots is strong, and she frequently finds herself drawn back to Wangallon. She must question whether her longing is only for the land or also for the station's manager, Anthony.
The narrative weaves past and present, tracing the Gordon family lineage from the arrival of Scottish immigrant Hamish Gordon in Australia during the 1850s to the life of his great-granddaughter, Sarah, in the 1980s. This novel is rich with elements of action, romance, tragedy, family secrets, and misunderstandings, offering something for everyone.
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*i>The Bark Cutters by Nicole Alexander is praised as a captivating family saga rich with romance and historical depth, tracing the lives of a rural family across four generations. The narrative creatively intertwines two timelines, delving into family history dating back to the 1850s, and has been well-received by readers for its immersive storytelling.
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ISBN: 9781864711622
Publisher: Transworld Publishers (Division of Random House Australia)
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 March 2011
Country: Australia
Imprint: Bantam
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 342g
Pages: 512
About the Author
Nicole Alexander's poetry, travel and genealogy articles have been published in Australia, America and Singapore.
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