Back to Billabong by Mary Grant Bruce
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"Back to Billabong" by Mary Grant Bruce is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the relationships and tensions in a family, particularly the character Cecilia Rainham, who has returned to her father's household after growing up in a different environment, and her struggle against the controlling nature of her stepmother, Mrs. Rainham. Amidst the backdrop of post-war England, the narrative explores themes of identity, resilience, and
the search for belonging. The opening of the book introduces Cecilia Rainham as she navigates her duties as a governess and household helper while managing the chaos created by her half-siblings, Wilfred, Avice, and Queenie. The reader witnesses a typical schoolroom scene that quickly descends into disorder, setting the tone for Cecilia's tumultuous role within the family. Her stepmother's oppressive nature amplifies the tension, revealing Cecilia's feelings of being trapped in a house where she feels undervalued and unappreciated. Despite her predicament, she finds solace in the connection with her brother Bob, who is about to be demobilized from the war, suggesting a glimmer of hope and potential liberation from the restrictive life she leads at Lancaster Gate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bruce, Mary Grant, 1878-1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | Back to Billabong |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Australia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7047 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 509 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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