Veronikas Vermächtnis - bk39; Ullstein Verlag; Jessica North; pocket_book; 1986
Jessica North Bücher
Diese Autorin taucht tief in das Leben und Erbe der frühen australischen Kolonisten ein, insbesondere in die bemerkenswerte Geschichte von Esther Abrahams. Sie erforscht, wie die Geschichte die Gegenwart prägt und wie Straßennamen und Vororte zu Brücken in die Vergangenheit werden können. Ihr Schreiben untersucht Themen wie Ausdauer und Transformation im Kontext der australischen Besiedlung. Durch ihre Forschung bringt sie lebendige Porträts von Persönlichkeiten hervor, die einen unauslöschlichen Eindruck hinterlassen haben.
Flug ins Ungewisse/Der Junge und das Meer/Liebe deinen Nächsten/Veronikas Vermächtnis - bk502; Verlag "Das Beste"; Brian Lecomber/Tschingis Aitmatow/Erich Maria Remarque/Jessica North; Paperback; 1980
Hidden in the mountains of Mexico is a secret and beautiful world called the High Valley. It is a colorful world of bullfights and serenades, but for young Alison Mallory it becomes a terrifying prison of malice and violence. She is quickly caught up in a struggle for power she cannot understand, and too late she discovers the nature of the tragedy that haunts the valley.
Esther
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
The little-known rags to riches love story of a convict woman who arrived in Australia on the First Fleet. Much like another, better-known colonial woman, Elizabeth Macarthur, Esther Abrahams successfully managed her husband's property in the new colony.
The narrative follows Mary Ann, the daughter of First Fleet convicts, who defies her humble beginnings to become the mistress of Sydney's most opulent home. Captivating the island's Commandant, Captain Piper, at just fourteen, she learns the ways of high society and hosts extravagant events for the elite. However, their lavish lifestyle leads to financial troubles. This biography uncovers Mary Ann's extraordinary journey filled with achievements, challenges, and adventures, highlighting her significance in Australia's early history.