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‘The Far Country’ – Nevil Shute

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Ela

This novel begins in Australia, on the sheep and cattle station ‘Leonora’ in Victoria, which belongs to Jack and Jane Darman. After many years of hardship and poverty, they have finally paid off their mortgage, and due to the high … Continue reading →

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