My Brilliant Career

Franklin, Miles

3.8

6,962 ratings by Goodreads

ISBN 10: 1743157541 ISBN 13: 9781743157541

Publisher: Bolinda Audio, 2013

'I am given to something which a man never pardons in a woman. You will draw away as though I were a snake when you hear.' With this warning, Sybylla confesses to her rich and handsome suitor that she is given to writing stories and bound, therefore, on a brilliant career. In this ironically titled and exuberant novel by Miles Franklin, originally published in 1901, Sybylla tells the story of growing up passionate and rebellious in rural New South Wales, where the most that girls could hope for was to marry or to teach. Sybylla will do neither, but that doesn't stop her from falling in love, and it doesn't make the choices any easier.

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Review:

The collection has been expertly put together to remind the reader that while the way we describe things has changed, the feelings behind them certainly haven't. Bold, beautiful ... everyone's appetites will be satisfied. (Elle magazine)

Book Description:

An irresistible classic, made available in a beautiful hardback as part of the VMC set for adult and young adult readers.

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