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Billy O'Shannessy, once a prominent barrister, is now on the street where he sleeps on a bench outside the State Library. Above him on the window sill rests a bronze statue of Matthew Flinders' cat, Trim. Ryan is a ten-year-old, a near street kid heading for all the usual trouble. The two meet... read more
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this is the story of a city, it's crime, of the homeless, and the politics of greed and prejudice.. It is also a story of the heart, with glimpses into Australia's past, through the story of Filnders and his famous cat.
Characters edit
- Billy O'Shannessy: Ex Lawyer, alcoholic
- Ryan: Street kid
Authors & Contributors edit
- Bryce Courtenay (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking Australia
Country: Australia
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: 0670910619
Page Count: 624
Publisher: Viking Australia
Country: Australia
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: 0670910619
Page Count: 624
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