(0)
(0)
(0)
(0)
(0)Christopher James Baker
Language
English
Description
It tells the story of two brothers, Jake and Peter, whose relationship strains when one of them receives news of a strange inheritance. Deepening the divide between the two, they both grow attracted to a mysterious young woman named Lucia who arrives on their island. Based on Guy de Maupassant's 19th century seaside novel, "Pierre et Jean" is widely credited for changing the course of narrative fiction through its complex and intense psychological...
Language
English
Description
"Europeans, Americans and Chinese are all racing to make their fortunes in the 1850's Australian gold rush. Tensions between rival camps run high, and Wei Shing, the charismatic leader of the Chinese operation, struggles to remain in control as he secretly amasses his own riches. A further threat to his authority is Cheung Lei, a formidable woman who has arrived with orders from China from her powerful father. When a white woman is found murdered,...