Growing up in an Australian country town before World War I, Jackie Hanna and Cushie Moy are carefree and innocent in their love for each other, but Jackie is a dwarf, and his devotion to the beautiful Cushie is condemned by her parents. This is the story of their life-long odyssey, and of the triumph of a special kind of courage. In Swords and Crowns and Rings Ruth Park brilliantly captures the mood and tempo of Australian life from 1907 until 1931.
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"Read this over 30 years ago when I was about 15, and it absolutely blew me away. I just logged on to see if anyone else enjoyed it like I did. Definitely time for a re-read I reckon." — Anthony (5 out of 5 stars)
"Read this over 30 years ago when I was about 15, and it absolutely blew me away. I just logged on to see if anyone else enjoyed it like I did. Definitely time for a re-read I reckon."
" fantastic hobbit x Australian history, really engaging, cannot believe I haven't heard of this ruth park previously! "
" Another staggeringly "cant put down" story by Ruth Park. "
" Great story - well worth reading. Should be up there with the Australian classic. "
" A beautiful and unusual love story set in 30's depression Sydney. "
" Really great story. "
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