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Set in Australia at the close of the nineteenth century, the story follows Alexander Kinross, a Scottish expatriate who has discarded his modest origins after building vast fortunes in the United States and Australia. At sixteen, Elizabeth Drummond is compelled to leave her native Scotland and marry the unknown Kinross. Despite his wealth and persistence, the marriage does not satisfy Elizabeth, revealing the emotional costs of marrying for status.
First publish date: April 2005
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Colleen McCullough
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