The Writing Desk: A graphic novel set in colonial New Zealand

The Writing Desk

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. Di Morris (illustrator). 1st Edition. A truely fine copy which is signed by the author. Set in colonial New Zealand, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel follows the lives of sisters Margaret and Elsie Balfour as they come of age on a South Canterbury farm in the late nineteenth century. While ambitious Elsie leaves to study medicine at Edinburgh University, Margaret remains at home, carrying the responsibilities expected of the eldest daughter. As family tragedy and changing fortunes reshape their futures, the sisters' contrasting paths reveal the opportunities and limitations faced by women of their time. Drawing on family history and archival material, Di Morris combines evocative artwork with historical photographs and documents to create a moving and meticulously researched portrait of family, resilience and women's lives in colonial New Zealand. Signed by Author(s). Artikel-Nr. 052528

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