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The Settlement

By Jock Serong
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The Settlement by Jock Serong is a gripping work of historical fiction that delves into the aftermath of a tragic shipwreck on an isolated island, where survivors attempt to rebuild amidst tension and unease. The story explores the intricate dynamics between the indigenous population and European settlers, revealing haunting secrets and power struggles in their quest for cohabitation and survival. It’s a compelling narrative that examines human resilience and the complexities of cultural interactions.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in historical fiction that delves into early colonial Australia, where the narrative explores themes of survival, conflict, and the impact of colonisation on indigenous communities. The story intricately portrays characters caught in the crossroads of a rapidly changing world, offering profound insights and vivid storytelling.

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A career-defining masterpiece by internationally award-winning Australian storyteller Jock Serong

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A career-defining masterpiece by internationally award-winning Australian storyteller Jock Serong.

On the windswept point of an island at the edge of Van Diemen's Land, the Commandant huddles with a small force of white men and women. He has gathered together, under varying degrees of coercion and duress, the last of the Tasmanians, or so he believes. His purpose is to save them—from a number of things, but most pressingly from the murderous intent of the pastoral settlers on their country.

The orphans Whelk and Pipi, fighting for their survival against the malevolent old man they know as the Catechist, watch as almost everything proves resistant to the Commandant's will. The wind, the spread of disease, the strange black dog that floats in on the prow of a wrecked ship... But above all the chief, the leader of the exiles, before whom the Commandant performs a sordid dance of intimacy and betrayal.

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The Settlement by Jock Serong is praised for its evocative prose and compelling narrative that confronts the complexities of Australia's colonial history. Reviewers highlight its beautiful writing and gripping plot, bringing to life the resilience and struggles of Aboriginal people during colonisation. The novel is seen as a significant contribution to the understanding of Australia's past, urging readers to reflect on historical truths long overlooked.

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ISBN: 9781922458797

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 428g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Jock Serong's novels have received the ARA Historical Novel Prize, the Colin Roderick Award, the Ned Kelly Award for First Fiction and, internationally, the inaugural Staunch Prize (UK) and the Historia Award for Historical Crime Fiction (France). He lives with his family on Victoria's far west coast.

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