Australia Felix
Henry Handel Richardson's Australia Felix (1917) is a historical fiction novel.
A free LibriVox audiobook (14 h 21 min) is available.
About Australia Felix
The story of Richard Mahony, a doctor trained in Edinburgh who comes to Ballarat in the gold rush of the 1850s. At first he runs a shop but later he marries and returns to medical practice. His story is interwoven with that of his wife's brothers and sister. Even after his medical practice becomes successful he is still unhappy living in the colony and decides to return home to Britain. Richard is a restless irritable man whose character is said to be based on the author's own father. This book is the first of the trilogy 'The Fortunes of Richard Mahony', but stands well on its own. The other two books of the trilogy are still protected by copyright in the USA, but may be found on Project Gutenberg Australia. (Summary by tabithat)
Free audiobook
Australia Felix — LibriVox recording, 14 h 21 min in 41 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote Australia Felix?
Australia Felix was written by Henry Handel Richardson and first published in 1917.
What genre is Australia Felix?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.
Is there a free audiobook of Australia Felix?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 14 h 21 min.
What books are similar to Australia Felix?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Great Gatsby, The Wind in the Willows and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.
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