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The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline is a historical novel set in 1840s Australia that follows the intersecting lives of three women: an English governess named Evangeline, a Scottish midwife named Hazel, and an Aboriginal girl named Mathinna. The story chronicles the injustices of the British penal colony system and colonialism through the eyes of these three women, highlighting their struggles for survival and connection as their lives are irrevocably changed by the harsh realities of the time. The novel explores themes of social hierarchy, resilience, and the enduring strength of female friendship amidst immense hardship.
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