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Miles Mcginty

By Tom Gilling
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In Miles Mcginty by Tom Gilling, the story follows the titular character, a young Australian conman, as he navigates a world built on lies, deception, and charismatic charm. Seeking a new beginning, Mcginty spins an intriguing web of audacious scams in his quest for fortune and identity. The novel explores themes of ambition, identity, and the blurred line between reality and illusion, all set against a vibrant, unpredictable backdrop.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate narratives woven with dark humour and compelling character development. It's an enticing read for those who appreciate stories that intertwine mystery and adventure with sharp wit and a touch of deception. Fans of captivating plot twists and engaging storytelling will likely find this book hard to put down.

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Sydney in 1856 is a chaos of bankrupt impressarios and charismatic tricksters such as Balthasar the mysterious levitator, and Titus Windsor, a meddling and light-fingered pedagogue. Amidst this, Miles McGinty and Isabel Dowling come to share a conviction. From the author of "The Sooterkin".

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Miles McGinty and Isabel Dowling are born on the same night in 1856 into different worlds. Miles is the illegitimate son of a great actress, Isabel a rebellious daughter whose mother is desperate to marry her off.

Both are destined to defy convention - and gravity.

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ISBN: 9781877008597

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 198

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