The Wearing of the Green
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Author: Saxby, Claire
A powerful historical novel exploring themes of racism; classism and gender expectations present in a growing nation.
When Biddy arrives in Melbourne from Ireland in 1850; she knows exactly what she's going to do – find her rebellious big brother; Ewen. Her plans are derailed when he's not there to meet her and she's forced into a situation that is nothing like she expected. Faced with challenges and chased by luck; bad and good; Biddy must find a strength within herself to build a new life – and to find her missing brother.
When Biddy arrives in Melbourne from Ireland in 1850; she knows exactly what she's going to do – find her rebellious big brother; Ewen. Her plans are derailed when he's not there to meet her and she's forced into a situation that is nothing like she expected. Faced with challenges and chased by luck; bad and good; Biddy must find a strength within herself to build a new life – and to find her missing brother.
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 01/04/2022
- Publisher: Walker Books Australia
- Subject: Fiction, Novels
- Audience: Secondary
