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Bryce Courtenay’s "Jessica" recounts the life of a remarkable Australian woman whose stubborn spirit and unwavering convictions drove her to challenge the conventions of her time. Drawing from real events, the novel traces her personal struggle for justice against overwhelming odds, illustrating the resilience of the human spirit.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Bryce Courtenay
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