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The Strange Attraction (1922)

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The Strange Attraction is a novel written by Jane Mander and first published in 1922. The story takes place in New Zealand in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two sisters, Edith and Ngaia Marsh. Edith is a traditional and conservative woman who is content with her life as a wife and mother, while Ngaia is a free-spirited and independent woman who seeks adventure and excitement.The novel explores the themes of love, family, identity, and the clash between traditional and modern values. It also delves into the complexities of sisterhood and the different paths that two siblings can take in life.As the story unfolds, the sisters' lives become intertwined with those of two men, Tom Dane and Jim Gower. Tom is a wealthy landowner who is attracted to Ngaia's adventurous spirit, while Jim is a working-class man who falls in love with Edith's gentle nature.The Strange Attraction is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of New Zealand in the early 20th century. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165122400
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 384
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 513 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 21. november 2024
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The Strange Attraction is a novel written by Jane Mander and first published in 1922. The story takes place in New Zealand in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two sisters, Edith and Ngaia Marsh. Edith is a traditional and conservative woman who is content with her life as a wife and mother, while Ngaia is a free-spirited and independent woman who seeks adventure and excitement.The novel explores the themes of love, family, identity, and the clash between traditional and modern values. It also delves into the complexities of sisterhood and the different paths that two siblings can take in life.As the story unfolds, the sisters' lives become intertwined with those of two men, Tom Dane and Jim Gower. Tom is a wealthy landowner who is attracted to Ngaia's adventurous spirit, while Jim is a working-class man who falls in love with Edith's gentle nature.The Strange Attraction is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of New Zealand in the early 20th century. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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