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On a bright hillside in paradise

by Annette Higgs

Told from five perspectives, this novel follows a family of convict descendants farming in rural Tasmania. Their quiet, isolated lives are disrupted by the arrival of Christian Brethren evangelists, challenging their faith, family bonds, and connection to the land.

Accession 36896 ISBN 1761049736 Publisher Vintage Books
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