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Fanatic Heart

by Tom Keneally
RM41.00 MYR Now RM19.00 MYR Save 54%
Fanatic Heart
Fanatic Heart

Intense devotion meets tumultuous historical landscapes.

If you're a history buff with a penchant for deeply human stories woven through significant events, "Fanatic Heart" could resonate with you. Tom Keneally is known for his ability to bring to life the complexities of human emotion against the backdrop of history, and this novel doesn't disappoint. It's for readers who love to dive into a time machine through pages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Fanatic Heart

by Tom Keneally
RM41.00 MYR Now RM19.00 MYR Save 54%
ISBN: 9780143777816
Authors: Tom Keneally
Publisher: Vintage (Penguin Random House)
Date of Publication: 2022-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Historical Romance, War, Race, Classics, Asian Literature, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.55
(rated by 102 readers)

Description

A retelling of the life and exploits of Irish patriot John Mitchel, with a particular focus on his time in exile on Van Diemen’s Land. John Mitchel, Irishman, lawyer, journalist, activist, and politician, is a complex character. Charged with treason in Ireland and tried by an English judge, he was transported to various locations before eventually being secreted out of Australia to the USA. A powerful voice for Irish nationalism, Mitchel's story is intertwined with the support of his wife, Jenny Mitchel, who followed him across continents to support their beliefs. The novel also explores conflicting viewpoints through characters like Tom, a descendant of convicts, who disagrees with Mitchel's beliefs and behaviors.
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Intense devotion meets tumultuous historical landscapes.

If you're a history buff with a penchant for deeply human stories woven through significant events, "Fanatic Heart" could resonate with you. Tom Keneally is known for his ability to bring to life the complexities of human emotion against the backdrop of history, and this novel doesn't disappoint. It's for readers who love to dive into a time machine through pages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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