Ice (Nowra novel)
Ice is a 2008 novel by Australian novelist Louis Nowra.
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| Author | Louis Nowra |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 322 |
| ISBN | 9781741754834 |
| Preceded by | Abaza |
| Followed by | Into That Forest |
Plot summary
A pair of ambitious young British entrepreneurs, Malcolm McEacharn and Andrew McIlwraith, charter a steamer with the aim of towing an iceberg from Antarctica to Sydney. The success of the venture transforms Sydney, and McEacharn who later becomes lord mayor of Melbourne.
Notes
- Dedication: For Mandy
Awards and nominations
- 2009 shortlisted Miles Franklin Literary Award
- 2009 Prime Minister's Literary Awards — Highly Commended
References
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