Sylvia

Author: Bryce Courtenay

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  • : $25.00 AUD
  • : 9780670070268
  • : Penguin Viking
  • : Viking Australia
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  • : October 2006
  • : 243mm X 154mm X 45mm
  • : Australia
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Barcode 9780670070268
9780670070268

Local Description

2006. First edition, first printing. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine d/w. This copy is in pristine, as new condition.

Description

The story of Sylvia Honeyeater, who sings like an angel and can literally charm the birds from the trees, this epic tale of a Europe torn by religious intolerance also features the Pied Piper of Hamelin, Francis of Assisi, the Muslim Sultan and his harem, as well as the fervour that became the Children's Crusade.

Author description

Bryce Courtenay was born in South Africa and has lived in Sydney for the major part of his life. He is the bestselling author of The Power of One, April Fool's Day, The Potato Factory, Tommo & Hawk, Jessica, Solomon's Song, Smoky Joe's Cafe, Four Fires, Brother Fish and Whitethorn.