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Lucinda Brayford

By Martin Boyd
Series: Classic Australian Works
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Lucinda Brayford by Martin Boyd explores the life of an Australian woman navigating society and family expectations from the late 19th century to post-World War II. Lucinda, the central character, experiences both triumphs and challenges as she transitions from her privileged beginnings in Melbourne to the complexities of English aristocratic life. The novel intricately details her journey of self-discovery amidst historical and cultural changes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to sweeping family sagas that explore themes of love, legacy, and the complexities of social class. Set against the backdrop of Australia and England, it delves into the life of a woman navigating personal and societal expectations, with richly detailed characters and a keen insight into human nature.

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Lucinda Brayford

Reissue of one of the author's most noted novels that deals with three generations of an Anglo-Australian family around the turn of the twentieth century contrasting both Australian and English society.

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Lucinda Brayford (1946) chronicles three generations of an Anglo-Australian family around the turn of the twentieth century and contrasts both Australian and English societies.

The novel offers a rich tapestry that explores the intricate dynamics between two cultures as they evolve over time.

Boyd’s narrative weaves together the complexities of familial bonds, societal expectations, and the personal ambitions that drive each generation. This sweeping epic captures the nuanced interplay of tradition and change, providing a compelling reflection on identity and belonging between two worlds.

Lucinda Brayford invites readers to immerse themselves in a historical journey that is as enlightening as it is poignant.

Series: Classic Australian Works

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780975086025

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 515g

Pages: 483

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