The Potato Factory
Edition: repr
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
The Potato Factory transports readers to the gritty underbelly of 19th-century London, chronicling the intertwined fates of Ikey Solomon, a cunning Jewish fence, and Mary Abacus, a spirited woman navigating a world of hardship. This compelling historical novel vividly portrays their struggles for survival amidst poverty and crime, ultimately leading to their transportation to the harsh penal colony of Van Diemen's Land. Courtenay masterfully illustrates the brutal realities of the era, presenting a saga of resilience, ambition, and the enduring human spirit against overwhelming odds. The narrative uncovers the complex social structures and moral ambiguities of the time, drawing the reader into a world both captivating and unforgiving.
Description
Edition: repr
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
The Potato Factory transports readers to the gritty underbelly of 19th-century London, chronicling the intertwined fates of Ikey Solomon, a cunning Jewish fence, and Mary Abacus, a spirited woman navigating a world of hardship. This compelling historical novel vividly portrays their struggles for survival amidst poverty and crime, ultimately leading to their transportation to the harsh penal colony of Van Diemen's Land. Courtenay masterfully illustrates the brutal realities of the era, presenting a saga of resilience, ambition, and the enduring human spirit against overwhelming odds. The narrative uncovers the complex social structures and moral ambiguities of the time, drawing the reader into a world both captivating and unforgiving.
