The Challenge (novel)

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The Challenge
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First edition
Author E. V. Timms
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Series Great South Land Saga
Publisher Angus and Robertson
Publication date
1952
Pages316
Preceded by The Valleys Beyond  

The Challenge is an Australian novel by E. V. Timms. It was the fifth in his Great South Land Saga of novels.

Contents

It is set in Australia during the 1850s. [1]

Plot

In 1850s Australia, Miss Susan Leigh searches for her father. [2]

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References

  1. "HISTORY TOLD AS STORY". Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate . National Library of Australia. 22 November 1952. p. 5. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  2. "QUICK LOOKS". The News . Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 14 November 1952. p. 11. Retrieved 18 October 2014.