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The Commandant

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The Commandant by Jessica Anderson is set in early 19th-century Australia and revolves around the life in a convict settlement. The novel explores themes of power, morality, and social order as it delves into the experiences of the commanding officer, his family, and the convicts. Through intricate character dynamics, the story portrays the complexities and challenges of colonial life.
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The Commandant

He jumped down to the wharf and walked alone out of the torchlight to stand behind Letty. Frances looked from his face to her sister's, and once again felt the weakening flush of fear. She was too much at the mercy of her company, and was about to discover which of her unpredictable selves would advance to meet these two strangers.

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"He jumped down to the wharf and walked alone out of the torchlight to stand behind Letty. Frances looked from his face to her sister's, and once again felt the weakening flush of fear. She was too much at the mercy of her company, and was about to discover which of her unpredictable selves would advance to meet these two strangers."

The penal colony of Moreton Bay is under the command of Patrick Logan, a man not afraid of brutal discipline. But his rule is being questioned and the arrival of his sister-in-law Frances will change everything. The Commandant is an unforgettable tale of power, duty, and humanity.

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The Commandant by Jessica Anderson is praised for its ability to engage and captivate readers completely. Critics highlight Anderson's narrative gift, which keeps readers eager for more while appreciating the novel's depth and literary merit. Described as quietly astonishing, the book has evolved in perception, now regarded as a masterpiece beyond its initial presentation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921922138

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 324g

Pages: 462

About the Author

Jessica Anderson wrote stories and adapted novels for radio before she published her first novel, An Ordinary Lunacy, in 1963. In 1978, she won the Miles Franklin Literary Award for Tirra Lirra by the River, and again in 1980 for The Impersonators, which also won the Christina Stead Prize for Fiction. In 1987 her story collection, Stories from the Warm Zone, won the Age Book of the Year award. Jessica Anderson died in July 2010, at the age of ninety-three.

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