Moreton Bay by F.W. Mole (1931)

Name: Moreton Bay
Author: F.W. Mole

Moreton Bay is a historical novel by F.W. Mole, set in the early 19th century in the Moreton Bay region of Australia. The novel follows the story of two young men, William and John, who are sent to the penal colony of Moreton Bay as convicts. The two men must learn to survive in the harsh environment of the penal colony, while also dealing with the harsh treatment of the guards and the other convicts. Along the way, they make friends with some of the other convicts, and eventually find a way to escape the colony. The novel follows their journey as they make their way back to England, and the struggles they face along the way. The novel is a powerful story of survival and resilience, and a vivid portrait of life in the penal colony of Moreton Bay.

By F.W. Mole · First published 1931 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 32 chapters · 76,841 words

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[A THRILLING STORY OF THE BAD OLD CONVICT DAYS]

[F.W. MOLE, a.k.a. Dunbar]

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Work type: Novel
Author: F.W. Mole
Date: 1931 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
Length: 76,841 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 1,281 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a convict in Moreton Bay, Australia, making it a historical fiction novel.
Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey of survival and escape from Moreton Bay, making it an adventure novel.
Romance — The book follows the protagonist's relationship with a woman he meets in Moreton Bay, making it a romance novel.
Mystery — The book follows the protagonist's search for the truth about his past, making it a mystery novel.