The Golden Ram by G H Fearnside

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket is in poor condition with significant tearing. Dust jacket is now enclosed in a glossy protective cover. Interior and binding are still very good.

A novel set in a small Australian country town, following the discovery of an enormous gold nugget. This find triggers a series of comedic events and high jinks, starting as a publicity stunt that evolves into a fast-moving hoax.

The characters and scenes, the sentiments and situations are essentially Australian. The book, written in 1965, is known for its "comedy-drama" style and historical humour.