{"product_id":"once-a-jolly-swagman-paperback","title":"Once a Jolly Swagman - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSara Powter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnce a Jolly Swagman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Book 5 in the Lockleys of Parramatta Series)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(revised 2025)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn old black Billy Can contains the secrets of an incredible life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Australian Historical Novel Inspired by the songs of \u003cb\u003eThe Seekers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSet in 1870s Parramatta, NSW, Ballarat, Vic and Kent, UK.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Lockley\u003c\/b\u003e, struggling to escape his family's expectations, runs away to find himself. \u003cb\u003eJack\u003c\/b\u003e, a jolly swagman, takes him under his care. Even after years together on the roads and backwaters, Rick knows little about the old man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn his death, Jack leaves Rick his precious billy can; the contents reveal Jack's identity. Stunned, Rick must travel to England to finalise Jack's wishes. There, Rick uncovers Jack's life of love, betrayal and a link to his own family. Rick also discovers there is much more to learn about this enigmatic man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy\u003cb\u003e '\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnce a Jolly Swagman' \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eto discover why Rick runs away and what happens when he returns home. Finally, Jack's hidden identity is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTropes: -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(inspired by 20 songs by '\u003cb\u003eThe Seekers\u003c\/b\u003e')\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComing of Age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung love\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrength of family\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power of friendship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHidden identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe family saga continues with Jonty Evans, beloved by Lottie Lockley, Luke Lockley's youngest daughter. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt is found in the final volume, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJonty's Journey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMore of the Lockleys and Major Ned Grace appear in '\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Convict Birthstain Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46592996769989,"sku":"9780645110753","price":28.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/lIifv0tXy99780645110753.webp?v=1785067669","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/once-a-jolly-swagman-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}