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The Potato Factory

The Australian Trilogy, Book 1

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The Potato Factory

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 Fiction Thought-Provoking Business

Critic Reviews

"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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After attempting to read this book on many occasions (I have read every other book but this series) and not getting "into it" I decided to download the audible version. WOW!!!
What a great adventure. Can't wait to get my ears around Tommo & Hawk, next book of the series.

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Lovely narration of one of the best works of historical fiction. Bryce Courtenay is a great author, may he rest in peace.

Great listen

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A very well written book. I fell in love with the characters and the writing is brilliantly descriptive.

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Great storyline. I always enjoy a story where you can relate to places you know.

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Very good story and well written. The narrator did very well and was easy on the ear. I highly recommend. Looking forward to the next book.

An excellent read.

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