Books by Carol Birch
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English
review 1: Started brightly, drifted and then sorted itself out eventually. Jaffy is a youngster with urchin sensibilities, finding himself working for Mr. Jamrach, an importer of exotic animals and going to sea in search of a mythical creature. What begins as a novel of enjoyable Victorian...
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English
review 1: I was introduced to this book through the local library's book club, and I found it hugely enjoyable. It's a compelling read, and the relentless tension of the voyage, particularly the return journey, is maintained very well. The story's opening is beautifully evocative of life o...