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Carol Sheridan is in her final year at the St James Law Campus of Sydney University. Supporting her radical views by extensive research, she quietly obliges the conservative Law Faculty to reward her with top marks. Her studies consume most of her life and she has few interests aside from her small group of close friends.
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Amidst political upheaval and feminist activism in 1975–76 Sydney, Carol Sheridan confronts societal and personal challenges as she develops a subversive strategy to combat patriarchy while navigating her first year at St James Law School.
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Beginning her Arts/Law degree in early 1970s Sydney, Carol Sheridan navigates shifting social attitudes toward women, buoyed by privilege and surrounded by a diverse circle of friends, as she explores the boundaries of her independence amid a backdrop of personal and political change.
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by N.P.Maino
Follow Carol Sheridan’s compelling journey from adolescence to adulthood across three evocative volumes set in 1970s Australia. In Emergent, Carol leaves behind her coastal hometown after family tragedy to begin anew in Sydney. The Golden Lakshmi captures her university years as she questions societal norms and navigates friendship, freedom, and identity. In Of Life and Lies, Carol confronts political upheaval, personal betrayal, and the challenges of womanhood with courage and subversive resolve.
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Zandra turned to the second page. “I’ll read out Eric’s version. He’s one of the restrained ones. Solicitor for Miss Daniels, brilliant young Sydney man, Mark Stewart, won this case with an immaculately presented collection of evidence that convinced the District Court Judge – and …
Read MoreCarol propped herself on her arms, sighing. “Just as well she never found out about Lee. She’d’ve kicked up a huge fuss and been dismissed for stepping out of line.” “Gary the Goat would’ve sued her.” “And he and his mates would’ve been heroes. With …
Read More“Might work. For a while.” Karen grinned, easing her grip on her school bag and swapping hands. “You’re full of zip this morning. Ready to tackle Bruiser Brewer in the Jetty Gaol?” “Uhuh.. I solved those velocity functions. I…” Carol stared at the horizon. “I …
Read More“What? Until I marry? This isn’t the 19th century!” She gaped at him, and he returned her stare unblinking. “You’re joking, right? Pay-back for that blind snake?” “Were that the case, pretending guardianship wouldn’t be the retribution I’d choose.” Mark tweaked his tie, green eyes …
Read MoreIntroduction “Where’s your aunt?” “CWA meeting. I forgot. She left a reminder.” She glanced at the note. He read it and looked up. “This made you cry?” “I…” She blinked back tears and rubbed her temples. I should tell him. But how do I explain…? …
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