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The Potato Factory

The Australian Trilogy, Book 1

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The Potato Factory

Written by: Bryce Courtenay
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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Ikey Solomon is very successful indeed, in the art of thieving. Ikey's partner in crime is his mistress, the forthright Mary Abacus, until misfortune befalls them. They are parted and each must make the harsh journey from 19th century London to Van Diemens Land.

In the backstreets and dives of Hobart Town, Mary learns the art of brewing and builds The Potato Factory, where she plans a new future. But her ambitions are threatened by Ikey's wife, Hannah, her old enemy. The two women raise their separate families. As each woman sets out to destroy the other, the families are brought to the edge of disaster.

©2013 Bryce Courtenay.By arrangement with Penguin Group (Australia). Copyright Christine Courtenay (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Historical Fiction
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What the critics say

"In the tradition of Charles Dickens, Courtenay creates a unique cast of characters from the outset of this epic novel....Humphrey Bower's performance is a marvel...making this one of those rare books with a sweep of characters the readers come to care about deeply." ( AudioFile Magazine)

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I highly recommend this book if you like historical fiction that can be a bit grungy. the characters are perfect and the journey they go on keeps you listening. #audible1

loved this novel

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stunned at how attached to Mr Solomon, Spermwhale Sally, and quite honestly all the cast, I became and how angry I got at the villains. this is how all aspiring writers should approach their trade. in my humble opinion...

stunned

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An amazing journey. Looking forward to the next book. I love the ambiance of Old London and Tasmania.

History Comes Alive.

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I am so impressed and glad: this author knocked it out of the park again. The last book was certainly the strongest in terms of story and conflict, but that's not to say the character building in the first book wasn't enjoyable. I never found myself glazing over any details; I was captivated the entire way through. What a journey! The narrator is extremely talented as well.

Wow

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written by bryce courtenay this book to me would be not much if it weren't for the reading of it by mr Humphrey Bower
cant wait to read tomo and halk next

Another great story by Bryce Courtenay

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