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_aCroker, B. M. _q(Bithia Mary), _d1849?-1920 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA bird of passage |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-10-21 | ||
| 508 | _aMWS, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"A Bird of Passage" by B. M. Croker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the Andaman Islands and follows the experiences of Colonel Denis and his daughter, Helen, who reunite after years apart. As Helen arrives in the unique and established settlement of Port Blair, she encounters various characters, including local socialites and convicts, creating a vivid tapestry of life in this secluded part of the world. The opening of the book introduces readers to the isolated setting of Port Blair, where Colonel Denis anxiously awaits the arrival of his daughter after thirteen years apart. Through descriptive prose, the lush tropical surroundings juxtapose the grim realities of the convict settlement. We are introduced to a diverse cast, including the charming yet conceited Mr. Quentin and the mysterious photographer, Mr. Lisle, whose enigmatic past intrigues the local community. The initial chapters set the stage for Helen's experiences as she navigates her new home filled with both warmth and tension, hinting at deeper personal and social dynamics yet to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Ward and Downey, 1887 |
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| 653 | _aYoung women -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aFathers and daughters -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aBritish -- Ireland -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aBritish -- India -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/birdofpassage00crok | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69198 |
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