Jessica

ISBN-13:9780143004615

Jessica is based on the inspiring true story of a young girl's fight for justice against tremendous odds

A tomboy, Jessica is the pride of her father, as they work together on the struggling family farm. One quiet day, the peace of the bush is devastated by a terrible murder. Only Jessica is able to save the killer from the lynch mob – but will justice prevail in the courts?

Nine months later, a baby is born . . . with Jessica determined to guard the secret of the father's identity. The rivalry of Jessica and her beautiful sister for the love of the same man will echo throughout their lives – until finally the truth must be told.

Set in the harsh Australian bush against the outbreak of World War I, this novel is heartbreaking in its innocence, and shattering in its brutality.

'A deserved best seller, based on fact, a story told with heartbreaking honesty.'
The Australian Women's Weekly

User Reviews

• Comment by Fiona Luke June 27, 2010
  Jessica is such a wonderful book. I have read it about 5 times now and I still cry every time I read it.
• Comment by Jessica Gledhill April 21, 2010
  I absolutly loved the book and was moved by the twist and turns Jessica had to face in her fight for justice.
• Comment by Jaya Dohm December 3, 2009
  I Just got this book off a friend and even with 3 children, i managed to read in just 2 days! What an amasing read!
• Comment by Klee January 3, 2009
  I loved this book! It is great, but the last chapter is really sad. I cried.
• Comment by Jacqueline December 3, 2008
  Bryce Courtenay's book Jessica is a brillant read. I loved every word of it and have now read it many times. Everyone of my friends that I have lent it to have enoyed the read as much as I have. Jessica pulls you into the story and makes you feel like you know the characters. It is the first book, that has succeeded in making me cry because of what has happened. I loved every word of it and hope you will also.
• Comment by Joel Patterson November 22, 2008
  Excellent saga of a young girl up against the evils of the world. This book is what got me hooked on Courtenay. Part love story, part tragedy, the reader can relate to Jessica as she goes through life. Love the landscape imagery. I give this book two thumbs up!!!!!