An Irresistible Temptation: The true story of Jane New and a colonial scandalSeduction, dramatic escapes, embezzlement and political intrigue aplenty in this story of the convict, Jane New, and the scandal that rocked Australia's early colony to its core. |
Contents
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Pretension | 45 |
Infatuation | 73 |
Gratification | 133 |
Indignation | 203 |
Persecution | 237 |
Retribution | 279 |
Epilogue | 356 |
Endnotes | 368 |
Sources | 372 |
Bibliography | 412 |
Index | 417 |
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An Irresistible Temptation: The True Story of Jane New and a Colonial Scandal Carol J. Baxter No preview available - 2006 |
An Irresistible Temptation: The True Story of Jane New and a Colonial Scandal Carol Baxter No preview available - 2008 |
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