Maelstrom (Timms novel)

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Maelstrom
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Author E. V. Timms
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Genrehistorical
Publisher Angus and Robertson
Publication date
1938
Pages465

Maelstrom is a novel by Australian writer E. V. Timms. It is set in 17th century France in the period following the death of Cardinal Richelieu. [1] [2]

The novel was revised and republished in 1955 as Ten Wicked Men. [3]

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References

  1. "E. V. Timms' New Novel France in the Days of Richelieu and Mazarin". The Mercury . Hobart, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 1 October 1938. p. 7. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  2. "LATEST FICTION". The Advertiser . Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 12 November 1938. p. 12. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  3. "Advertising". The Argus . Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 18 June 1955. p. 42. Retrieved 19 October 2014.