Sara Dane [Hardcover]

Catherine Gaskin (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Bantam Books; Book Club (BCE/BOMC) edition (1986)
• ASIN: B000X1KZ74
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sara Dane, November 18, 2000

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Emily (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sara Dane (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved the book, it was extremely enspiring and showed the true strength of the character (Sara) and described the beauty that Australia was and still is with such perfection. It was breathtaking and I have already read it 5 times this year!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, December 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sara Dane (Mass Market Paperback)

I obtained a copy of Sara Dane when my college library was giving away older books for free. What a loss to the library's future patrons when they gave this copy away. Sara is absolutely inspiring and shows a strength of character that is truly felt, not just read. Definitely a must read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sara Dane, September 16, 2010

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L Murphy (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sara Dane (Paperback)

This story set in the late 1700's early 1800's is the story of a poor, convict girl determined to escape a life of depravation and join the ranks of the colonial gentry. From the hold of a prison ship bound for Sydney, Sara is released to become a maid. Stripped of her rags, the now luminous Sara is coveted by a ships officer, Andrew Macleay, whom she soon marries, much to the disapproval of the colonial establishment. Sara's fiercely independent spirit and driving ambition are underrated, however, and she soon gains acceptance among the elite. But when tragedy strikes she is again ostracized and must fight a courageous battle for her freedom and status.

This is a very good read, if you ve never read one of Gaskins books this is a good one to start with. Ive ordered the DVD of Sara Dane... Hopefully it ll be as good as the book!