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Set in Australia from 1943 to 1955, the novel follows Peggy, a young woman forced into a life of hardship and exploitation. After being drugged and raped at fourteen, she journeys to Melbourne to face the challenges of pregnancy alone. Her experiences unveil a disturbing baby farming industry that preys on vulnerable women, revealing the societal injustices faced by the Stolen White Generation. Peggy grapples with her role within a corrupt system of welfare and medical professionals, highlighting themes of greed, social prejudice, and resilience.
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Paper Sparrow, Magda Palmer
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Paper Sparrow
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Magda Palmer
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781663243096
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set in Australia from 1943 to 1955, the novel follows Peggy, a young woman forced into a life of hardship and exploitation. After being drugged and raped at fourteen, she journeys to Melbourne to face the challenges of pregnancy alone. Her experiences unveil a disturbing baby farming industry that preys on vulnerable women, revealing the societal injustices faced by the Stolen White Generation. Peggy grapples with her role within a corrupt system of welfare and medical professionals, highlighting themes of greed, social prejudice, and resilience.