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Jordan, Rosa

Far from Botany Bay / Rosa Jordan.

ISBN 978-0-88982-249-8

1. Bryant, Mary, b. 1765—Fiction. 2. Women prisoners—Australia—Fiction.

3. Penal colonies—Australia—Fiction. 4. Escapes—Australia—Fiction. I. Title.

PS8619.O74F37 2008------C813’.6------ C2008-903044-3

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