Jessica by Bryce Courtenay

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Minor wear to book edges near spine top and tail. A few pages have a light moisture stain that is almost unnoticeable. Otherwise book is very good. Dust jacket has light creasing at top and tail.

Jessica is based on a young girl's inspiring true story fighting for justice against tremendous odds. A tomboy, Jessica is the pride of her father as they work together on the struggling family farm. One quiet day, the peace of the bush is devastated by a terrible murder. Only Jessica can save the killer from the lynch mob - but will justice prevail in the courts?

Nine months later, a baby is born ... with Jessica determined to guard the secret of the father's identity. The rivalry between Jessica and her beautiful sister for the love of the same man will echo throughout their lives - until finally, the truth must be told.

Set in the harsh Australian bush against the outbreak of World War I, this novel is heartbreaking in its innocence and shattering in its brutality. (book flap)