A Romance of Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Point is a small town in the Australian outback, where the locals live a simple life, and the only excitement comes from the occasional visit of a traveling show. But when a mysterious stranger arrives in town, the locals are intrigued. The stranger, named Dramingo, is a mysterious figure who claims to be a magician. He quickly wins the hearts of the locals with his charm and wit, and soon he is the talk of the town. But when Dramingo's true identity is revealed, the locals are shocked to discover that he is actually a wanted criminal. Dramingo must now prove his innocence and win the trust of the locals, while also trying to stay one step ahead of the law. Along the way, he finds himself in a number of dangerous situations, and must rely on his wits and courage to survive. Will Dramingo be able to clear his name and win the hearts of the locals? Or will his past catch up with him and bring an end to his adventures in Kangaroo Point?
By Dramingo (Ernest Favenc) · First published 1876 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 3 chapters · 14,449 words
First lines
MY name is Mervington Smythers. I was born in London, but have not had the inestimable advantage of in any way profiting by my short residence in that centre of civilisation, being only some four years old when my parents landed in Sydney.
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book is 'A Romance of Kangaroo Point', indicating that the primary genre of the book is Romance.
- Adventure — The book is set in Kangaroo Point, a remote area of Australia, and follows the adventures of the protagonist, suggesting that Adventure is a secondary genre.
- Historical Fiction — The book was written by Ernest Favenc in the late 19th century, and is set in Australia during the same period, suggesting that Historical Fiction is a tertiary genre.
Tags
romance · historical fiction · Australia · Kangaroo Point · 19th century · adventure · love story · cultural exploration · relationships · nature · urban setting · drama
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Dramingo (Ernest Favenc)
- Date: 1876 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 14,449 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 396 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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