Christina Baker Kline
Exiles
Exiles
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In Christina Baker Kline's historical fiction novel, Evangeline is falsely accused of stealing her master's ring and sentenced to transportation to Australia on a prison ship. On board, she befriends Hazel, a sentenced thief, and Mathinna, an orphaned indigenous girl. Amid hardships and cruelties, new life will take root in stolen soil, and friendships will define lives, but only some will find their place on the other side of the world.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2021
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Christina Baker Kline's historical fiction novel, "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," is a masterful exploration of characters, place, and time, telling a powerful story of suffering and survival. Set in 1840s London, the novel follows Evangeline, a woman who has been languishing in Newgate prison, falsely accused of stealing her master's ring. As she begins her long journey to Australia on a prison ship, she hopes for a new life for herself and her unborn child.
On board the ship, Evangeline befriends Hazel, a woman sentenced to seven years of transportation for theft. Hazel's own path will cross with an orphaned indigenous girl named Mathinna, who has been adopted by the governor of Tasmania but is treated more like a curiosity than a child. Amidst the hardships and cruelties of their journey, new life will take root in stolen soil, and friendships will define their lives. However, only some will find their place on the other side of the world.
Christina Baker Kline's writing is exquisite, and her portrayal of the characters is deeply moving. The novel is a vivid and rewarding feat of both empathy and imagination, offering a unique perspective on Australia's complex history. "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" has received critical acclaim from authors and readers alike, and it is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction.
In conclusion, "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a masterful work of historical fiction that explores the depths of human suffering and resilience. Christina Baker Kline's writing is exquisite, and her portrayal of the characters is deeply moving. The novel offers a unique perspective on Australia's complex history and is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction.
Weight: 266g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749026394
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