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 ...
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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.
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Excellent book, First in a series of three books ( The Australian trilogy) by Bryce Courtenay. The storyline keeps you going with characters you learn to care about. It will take a few extra days to read due to its length. Courtenay was a great writer, his most famous book, The Power of One, is a fantastic read also.
Dreamymia
Jul 10, 2009
Wonderful
This is a good read. It is very well written and I am anxious to read the remainder of the series. Bryce Courtenay is now on of my favorite authors. Also recommended is Power of One. It is an AMAZING book!!
agincourt
Jul 9, 2009
No potatoes involved
Courtenay wroe one good book, Power of One. All the rest seem based on sodomy and rape and put the reader off almost immediately.
