Devotion

by Hannah Kent | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 1760556459 Global Overview for this book
Registered by ukcanaus of Melbourne CBD, Victoria Australia on 11/27/2021
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Journal Entry 1 by ukcanaus from Melbourne CBD, Victoria Australia on Saturday, November 27, 2021
Prussia, 1836

Hanne Nussbaum is a child of nature - she would rather run wild in the forest than conform to the limitations of womanhood. In her village of Kay, Hanne is friendless and considered an oddity . . . until she meets Thea.

Ocean, 1838

The Nussbaums are Old Lutherans, bound by God's law and at odds with their King's order for reform. Forced to flee religious persecution the families of Kay board a crowded, disease-riddled ship bound for the new colony of South Australia. In the face of brutal hardship, the beauty of whale song enters Hanne's heart, along with the miracle of her love for Thea. Theirs is a bond that nothing can break.

The whale passed. The music faded.

South Australia, 1838

A new start in an old land. God, society and nature itself decree Hanne and Thea cannot be together. But within the impossible . . . is devotion.


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After reading a controversial discussion on a Facebook book club page last month, the recipient of this and I were very curious about this book. Please let me know what you think of it, and whether that spoiler really ruined the story... ;)

Journal Entry 2 by ukcanaus at Melbourne CBD, Victoria Australia on Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Released 2 yrs ago (12/28/2021 UTC) at Melbourne CBD, Victoria Australia

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Sent as part of a VERY late Christmas present - hope you enjoy this!

Journal Entry 3 by Carole888 at Perth City, Western Australia Australia on Saturday, January 8, 2022
I now look at this book and think of that Facebook thread! I'll let you know how it goes. What a beautiful cover this has. I've read Burial Rites and The Good People. Both very different but special in their own way.

Thank you so much for this and for all the other Christmas surprises, all so well chosen .... Now I need to lock myself away and start reading. xxxx


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