A Man of Destiny

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A Man of Destiny
Author F. J. Thwaites
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
PublisherF. J. Thwaites
Publication date
1938

A Man of Destiny is a 1938 novel by F. J. Thwaites. It was Thwaites' 12th novel. [1]

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Plot

Peter Ashton kills the man responsible for his mother's death. He is sent to gaol but escapes.

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References

  1. "A Man of Destiny". Maitland Daily Mercury . NSW: National Library of Australia. 18 November 1938. p. 5. Retrieved 1 November 2014.