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Newlyweds Joseph and Harriet Blackstone emigrate from England to New Zealand, along with Joseph's mother Lilian, in search of new beginnings and prosperity. But the harsh land near Christchurch where they settle threatens to destroy them almost before they begin. When Joseph finds gold in a... read more
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- Harriet
- Lilian
- Edwin Orchard
- Dorothy Orchard
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- Toby Orchard
- Mrs. Dinsdale
- Will Sefton
- Roderick
- Rebecca Millward
- Billy
- Paak Mei
- Chen Lin
- Merrick Dillane
- Janet
- Mama
- Dr. Pettifer
- Hamish Mcconnell
- Paak Shui
- Lily Dinsdale
- Nelson
- Kokatahi
- Chen Fen Ming
- Mollie
- Charlie Wilde
- Kaniere
- Brenner
- Papa
- Roddy
- Hopton Fellwater
- Susan Millward
- Henry Salt
- Ashley
- Ernestine Boyd
- John-boy Shannon
- Park Mei
- Wallabi
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The coldest winds came from the south and the Cob House had been built in the pathway of the winds.
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This is book 15 of 1272 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Drop City, and followed by Thursbitch.
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- Rose Tremain (Author)
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Publication Date: 2003
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Page Count: 382
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- Orange Prize for Fiction (Finalist, 2004)
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- Dewey: 823.91
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