A Sydney Sovereign And Other Tales

A Sydney Sovereign And Other Tales
Author: Tasma
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

'A Sydney Sovereign And Other Tales' is a short story collection penned by Tasma, a pseudonym used by the Australian author Jessie Catherine Couvreur. There are five stories to be found inside this book, bearing the following titles: 'A Sydney Sovereign', 'How a Claim Was Nearly Jumped in Gum-Tree Gully', 'Barren Love', 'A Philanthropist's Experiment', and 'Monsieur Caloche'.

Uncle Piper of Piper's Hill

Uncle Piper of Piper's Hill
Author: Tasma
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This novel is set in Melbourne after the 1850s gold rush, and it explores the connections between birth and riches. The story revolves around Uncle Piper and his family. Uncle Piper is a self-made butcher who has amassed a fortune. He invites his poor but pretentious family members in England to Australia. The novel is an illuminating assessment of the conflict between old and new expectations as they play out within one family. Will his invited family members adapt to the values and expectations in Australia?

The Penance of Portia James

The Penance of Portia James
Author: Tasma
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This novel tells the story of Portia James who loves dancing. At age 16, Portia is betrothed to Wilmer James' business partner, John Morrisson. Willer James made John Morrisson promise not to appear in Portia's presence until she had completed her twenty-first year. She falls in love with Harry Tolhurst while visiting a gallery. What happens to Portia when her betrothed shows up on her twenty-first?

A Sydney Sovereign

A Sydney Sovereign
Author: 1848-1897 Tasma
Publisher: Palala Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2016-05-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781356187362

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