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Paperback. Condizione: New. 'There is a theory that any woman can be rescued from the shoals of failure and despair by finding some man to ask her in marriage, but before I could be happy in love I should at least need to realise myself.'She dazzled Australia with her rebellious novel My Brilliant Career, inspiring generations of young women chafing under conventional expectations. Only 21, Miles Franklin was lauded as the Bronte of the bush, and feted by the rich and influential.But fame can be deceptive. In reality, the book earned her a pittance. The family farm was sold, her new novels were rejected, and she was broke. Just two years after her debut, Miles disappeared.In this real-life sequel to My Brilliant Career, author Kerrie Davies uncovers a little-known period in Miles' life, from the servant's quarters of Sydney and Melbourne's wealthy houses to volatile Chicago, in the turbulent years after her early success. Davies draws on a never-before-published manuscript and diary extracts from Miles' year undercover as a servant, intimate correspondence with poet Banjo Paterson, and archival sources from Australia and Chicago.Miles Franklin Undercover is a powerful story of a young woman's enduring resilience, and her determination to always be her own heroine.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'There is a theory that any woman can be rescued from the shoals of failure and despair by finding some man to ask her in marriage, but before I could be happy in love I should at least need to realise myself.'She dazzled Australia with her rebellious novel My Brilliant Career, inspiring generations of young women chafing under conventional expectations. Only 21, Miles Franklin was lauded as the Bronte of the bush, and feted by the rich and influential.But fame can be deceptive. In reality, the book earned her a pittance. The family farm was sold, her new novels were rejected, and she was broke. Just two years after her debut, Miles disappeared.In this real-life sequel to My Brilliant Career, author Kerrie Davies uncovers a little-known period in Miles' life, from the servant's quarters of Sydney and Melbourne's wealthy houses to volatile Chicago, in the turbulent years after her early success. Davies draws on a never-before-published manuscript and diary extracts from Miles' year undercover as a servant, intimate correspondence with poet Banjo Paterson, and archival sources from Australia and Chicago.Miles Franklin Undercover is a powerful story of a young woman's enduring resilience, and her determination to always be her own heroine.…

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'There is a theory that any woman can be rescued from the shoals of failure and despair by finding some man to ask her in marriage, but before I could be happy in love I should at least need to realise myself.'She dazzled Australia with her rebellious novel My Brilliant Career, inspiring generations of young women chafing under conventional expectations. Only 21, Miles Franklin was lauded as the Bronte of the bush, and feted by the rich and influential.But fame can be deceptive. In reality, the book earned her a pittance. The family farm was sold, her new novels were rejected, and she was broke. Just two years after her debut, Miles disappeared.In this real-life sequel to My Brilliant Career, author Kerrie Davies uncovers a little-known period in Miles' life, from the servant's quarters of Sydney and Melbourne's wealthy houses to volatile Chicago, in the turbulent years after her early success. Davies draws on a never-before-published manuscript and diary extracts from Miles' year undercover as a servant, intimate correspondence with poet Banjo Paterson, and archival sources from Australia and Chicago.Miles Franklin Undercover is a powerful story of a young woman's enduring resilience, and her determination to always be her own heroine.…

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Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Proof copy.

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Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 'There is a theory that any woman can be rescued from the shoals of failure and despair by finding some man to ask her in marriage, but before I could be happy in love I should at least need to realise myself.'She dazzled Australia with her rebellious novel My Brilliant Career, inspiring generations of young women chafing under conventional expectations. Only 21, Miles Franklin was lauded as the Bronte of the bush, and feted by the rich and influential. But fame can be deceptive. In reality, the book earned her a pittance. The family farm was sold, her new novels were rejected, and she was broke. Just two years after her debut, Miles disappeared. In this real-life sequel to My Brilliant Career, author Kerrie Davies uncovers a little-known period in Miles' life, from the servant's quarters of Sydney and Melbourne's wealthy houses to volatile Chicago, in the turbulent years after her early success. Davies draws on a never-before-published manuscript and diary extracts from Miles' year undercover as a servant, intimate correspondence with poet Banjo Paterson, and archival sources from Australia and Chicago. Miles Franklin Undercover is a powerful story of a young woman's enduring resilience, and her determination to always be her own heroine.'A fascinating page turner.' - Gillian Armstrong AM 'I now feel I know Miles intimately' - Jane Caro AM'A triumph of enthralling storytelling.' - Sue Williams'Evocative and richly drawn, this sparkling book shows us a side to the great literary heroine that is darker and even more interesting than many Australians know.' - Jacqueline Maley'A captivating read - Miles comes alive.' - Brigitta Olubas'A fascinating story of an embattled talent' - Sydney Morning Herald After the success and celebrity of her coming of age novel My Brilliant Career, published when Miles Franklin was only 21, she disappeared. This is the story of the decade that made her second career as a fearless advocate for working women. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 368 pages. 9.20x6.02x9.21 inches. In Stock.

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paperback. Condizione: New. Special order item direct from the distributor.

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Condizione: New. 2017. Paperback. . . . . .

Paperback. Kerrie Davies, Allen & Unwin. 'There is a theory that any woman can be rescued from the shoals of failure and despair by finding some man to ask her in marriage, but before I could be happy in love I should at least need to realise myself.' She dazzled Australia with her rebellious novel My Brilliant Career , inspiring generations of young women chafing under conventional expectations. Only 21, Miles Franklin was lauded as the Bronte of the bush, and feted by the rich and influential. But fame can be deceptive. In reality, the book earned her a pittance. The family farm was sold, her new novels were rejected, and she was broke. Just two years after her debut, Miles disappeared. In this real-life sequel to My Brilliant Career , author Kerrie Davies uncovers a little-known period in Miles' life, from the servant's quarters of Sydney and Melbourne's wealthy houses to volatile Chicago, in the turbulent years after her early success. Davies draws on a never-before-published manuscript and diary extracts from Miles' year undercover as a servant, intimate correspondence with poet Banjo Paterson, and archival sources from Australia and Chicago. Miles Franklin Undercover is a powerful story of a young woman's enduring resilience, and her determination to always be her own heroine. 'A fascinating page turner.' - Gillian Armstrong AM 'I now feel I know Miles intimately' - Jane Caro AM 'A triumph of enthralling storytelling.' - Sue Williams 'Evocative and richly drawn, this sparkling book shows us a side to the great literary heroine that is darker and even more interesting than many Australians know.' - Jacqueline Maley 'A captivating read - Miles comes alive.' - Brigitta Olubas 'A fascinating story of an embattled talent' - Sydney Morning Herald. Paperback.…

Trade Paperback. Condizione: As New. First Edition. A firm straight unmarked book, just out of storage, appears unread.

Condizione: New. 2017. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. She dazzled Australia with her rebellious novel My Brilliant Career, inspiring generations of young women chafing under conventional expectations. Only 21, Miles Franklin was lauded as the Bronte of the bush, and feted by the rich and influential. But fame can be deceptive. In reality, the book earned her a pittance. The family farm was sold, her new novels were rejected, and she was broke. Just two years after her debut, Miles disappeared. In this real-life sequel to My Brilliant Career, author Kerrie Davies uncovers a little-known period in Miles' life, from the servant's quarters of Sydney and Melbourne's wealthy houses to the volatile Chicago of the turbulent years after her early success. Davies draws on a never-before-published manuscript and diary extracts from Miles' year undercover as a servant, intimate correspondence with poet Banjo Paterson, and archival sources from Australia and Chicago. Miles Franklin Undercover is a powerful story of a young woman's enduring resilience and her determination to always be her own heroine. (back cover).…

1st ed. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos, bottom corner front cover little creased, minor edgewear. 304 pp. Kerrie Davies records a little-known part of the life of Miles Franklin that followed her success with 'My Brilliant Careerâ: her stay in the United Statnes. The author draws on a never-before-published manuscript and diary extracts from the year that Miles worked undercover as a servant, letters to Banjo Patterson, and archival sources from Australia and Chicago. This is the story of resilience and a determination by Miles to be her own heroine.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 'There is a theory that any woman can be rescued from the shoals of failure and despair by finding some man to ask her in marriage, but before I could be happy in love I should at least need to realise myself.'She dazzled Australia with her rebellious novel My Brilliant Career, inspiring generations of young women chafing under conventional expectations. Only 21, Miles Franklin was lauded as the Bronte of the bush, and feted by the rich and influential. But fame can be deceptive. In reality, the book earned her a pittance. The family farm was sold, her new novels were rejected, and she was broke. Just two years after her debut, Miles disappeared. In this real-life sequel to My Brilliant Career, author Kerrie Davies uncovers a little-known period in Miles' life, from the servant's quarters of Sydney and Melbourne's wealthy houses to volatile Chicago, in the turbulent years after her early success. Davies draws on a never-before-published manuscript and diary extracts from Miles' year undercover as a servant, intimate correspondence with poet Banjo Paterson, and archival sources from Australia and Chicago. Miles Franklin Undercover is a powerful story of a young woman's enduring resilience, and her determination to always be her own heroine.'A fascinating page turner.' - Gillian Armstrong AM 'I now feel I know Miles intimately' - Jane Caro AM'A triumph of enthralling storytelling.' - Sue Williams'Evocative and richly drawn, this sparkling book shows us a side to the great literary heroine that is darker and even more interesting than many Australians know.' - Jacqueline Maley'A captivating read - Miles comes alive.' - Brigitta Olubas'A fascinating story of an embattled talent' - Sydney Morning Herald After the success and celebrity of her coming of age novel My Brilliant Career, published when Miles Franklin was only 21, she disappeared. This is the story of the decade that made her second career as a fearless advocate for working women. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…