My brilliant career
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Published:
New York : Penguin Books, 2007.
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Book
Physical Desc:
xxvii, 253 pages ; 20 cm.
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The classic Australian period romance novel by Miles Franklin (the pen name of Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin). Sybylla Melvyn, a creative young woman living in rurual Australia in the 1890's must find her own means of support when her father's drinking plunges her family into debt. In the course of performing a series of unhappy jobs, Sybylla catches the eye of the wealthy Harold Beecham. However, plagued by self-doubt, Sybylla rejects Harold's proposals as she dreams of a life as a writer.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780143105053, 0143105051
UPC:
99818033803

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Originally published: Scotland : William Blackwood and Sons, 1901.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. xx-xxvii).

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APA Citation (style guide)

Franklin, M. (2007). My brilliant career. Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Franklin, Miles, 1879-1954. 2007. My Brilliant Career. Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Franklin, Miles, 1879-1954, My Brilliant Career. Penguin Books, 2007.

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Franklin, Miles. My Brilliant Career. Penguin Books, 2007.

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