- Title:
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Jessica
- Written by:
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Bryce Courtenay
- Read by:
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Humphrey Bower
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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16
- Duration:
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19 hours
- Published:
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July 01 2008
- Available Date:
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July 01 2008
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781742015767
- Genres:
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Fiction; Australian Fiction; Historical Fiction; Sagas; World War I
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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Four Starred Review on Amazon
Winner APA Who Weekly Reader’s Choice Award 1999
Winner APA Who Weekly Reader’s Choice Award 2000
"A deserved bestseller, based on fact, a story told with heartbreaking honesty."
The Australian Women's Weekly
"A superb storyteller . . . it is impossible not to be impressed by Courtenay's talents."
The Times
From Australia's bestselling author.
Jessica is based on the inspiring true story of a young girl's fight for justice against tremendous odds. A tomboy, Jessica is the pride of her father, as they work together on the struggling family farm. One quiet day, the peace of the bush is devastated by a terrible murder. Only Jessica is able to save the killer from the lynch mob - but will justice prevail in the courts? Nine months later, a baby is born... with Jessica determined to guard the secret of the father's identity. The rivalry of Jessica and her beautiful sister for the love of the same man will echo throughout their lives - until finally the truth must be told.
Set in the harsh Australian bush against the outbreak of World War I, this novel is heartbreaking in its innocence, and shattering in its brutality.
"The title character of this novel seems not unlike the country of her birth – hard-working, straightforward, lively, and unique. Bryce Courtenay's affection for the beautiful and unexpected land of Australia emanates from his pages and is echoed in the masterful voice of Humphrey Bower. Jessica may be her father's daughter, but she works by his side like a son, tending their farm and working extra jobs to help pay the bills. As WWI simmers, Jessica must cope with her own non-traditional role and conflicts that spring up at home, conflicts about love, loss, and murder. Bower brings each character to life, offering a range and personality that complement the scope of this novel with grace."
AudioFile Magazine