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The Coves
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The Coves is a historical fiction novel set amongst the turmoil, loyalty, and violent betrayal of the gold rush era.
San Francisco, 1849—a place gripped by gold fever, swarming with desperate men come to seek their fortune. Among them are former convict Australians, quick to seize control in a town without masters, a town for the taking.
Into this world steps an Australian boy in search of his mother. Just twelve years old, and all alone in a time of opportunism, loyalty, and violent betrayal, Samuel Bellamy must learn to become one of the Sydney Coves if he is to survive.
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The Coves by David Whish-Wilson is praised for its captivating narrative that intertwines crime, family dynamics, and a burgeoning new world. The book is described as a gripping tale with a relentless pace, combining elements of a coming-of-age story and historical crime fiction, highlighted by fresh and honest storytelling. It evokes a vivid imagery of Australian influence in the lawless backdrop of a town akin to Deadwood.
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ISBN: 9781925591279
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 July 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: Fremantle Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 207.0mm
Weight: 232g
Pages: 224
About the Author
David Whish-Wilson was born in Newcastle, NSW, but grew up in Singapore, Victoria and Western Australia. He left Australia aged 18 to live for a decade in Europe, Africa and Asia. David now lives in Fremantle and coordinates the creative writing program at Curtin University.
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