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2009 Nominated

Mr Allbones’ Ferrets

Fiona Farell

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ABOUT
THE BOOK

A young man out poaching. A beautiful maiden in a mysterious house. A perilous voyage to distant islands. All the ingredients of a highly coloured Victiorian romance are played out in the context of the great colonial experiment.

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ABOUT
THE AUTHOR Fiona
Farell

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NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS

A very popular novel that has captured the imagination of our readers.

A delicate satirical romance about how humans disturb the balance of nature at their peril.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country
New Zealand
Original Language
English
Author
Fiona Farell
Publisher
Vintage Random House New Zealand
Nominating Library
Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - New Zealand, Auckland Council Libraries - New Zealand

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