"Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land: a story of Australian life" by Rosa Praed is a story that introduces us to the world of Mrs. Gildea, a journalist living in her cozy Australian cottage. Her life is filled with the beauty of native plants and the everyday routines of work, but her tranquility is contrasted by the letters she receives from Lady Bridget O'Hara. These letters reveal Lady Bridget's complicated love life and her resistance to the strict rules of society. As we read her words, we discover her battles with love, friendship, and the expectations placed on women during the early 1900s in Australia. The novel touches on the differences between social classes, characters figuring out who they are, and the big changes happening in Australia at the time.
Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land: a story of Australian life
By Campbell Praed
Amidst the sweeping landscapes of a changing Australia, a journalist deciphers the heart-wrenching secrets of a lady entangled in love and rebellion against societal expectations.
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About the AuthorRosa Campbell Praed, often credited as Mrs. Campbell Praed, was an Australian novelist in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Her large bibliography covered multiple genres, and books for children as well as adults. She has been described as the first Australian novelist to achieve a significant international reputation.
Rosa Campbell Praed, often credited as Mrs. Campbell Praed, was an Australian novelist in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Her large bibliography covered multiple genres, and books for children as well as adults. She has been described as the first Australian novelist to achieve a significant international reputation.
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