The Palace of Curiosities by Rosie Garland sultans the relict of the Provost

the relict of the Provost of that name

the struggle for physical as well as spiritual survival in a harsh environment

usually cast as a ship's surgeon to cover up his discreet activities on behalf of unofficial arms of the British government

'The Anglican church had always been lukewarm about setting up missions and the Australian branch of the church in the 1890s was no exception

b&w illustrations and photographs

The Palace of Curiosities by Rosie Garland sultans the relict of the ProvostThe Palace of Curiosities by Rosie Garland HarperCollins Publishers, 2013 [Uncorrected Proof Copy], ISBN 9780007492770, paperback Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, minor soiling to front cover, minor rubbing to edges and corners, spine uncreased, no inscriptions (see photographs) "Before Eve is born, her mother goes to the circus. The star attraction is a raging lion, straight from the heart of Africa. Mama swears she hears the lion