The Hand of Glory
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The Hand of Glory is a 2002 young-adult novel by Sophie Masson
. Set in Melbourne
in the mid 19th century, it follows the stories of two young people: Sylvia Hoveden who has come from Britain to search for her brother, and Anje Otsoa who is searching for his parents' killer.
in trade paperback format. In 2004 it was published as an audiobook by Bolinda Publishing. The Hand of Glory won the 2002 Aurealis Award for best young-adult novel.
Sophie Masson
Sophie Masson is a French-Australian fantasy and children's author.-Biography:Sophie Masson was born in Indonesia of French parents who are of mixed ancestry...
. Set in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
in the mid 19th century, it follows the stories of two young people: Sylvia Hoveden who has come from Britain to search for her brother, and Anje Otsoa who is searching for his parents' killer.
Background
The Hand of Glory was first published in Australia in July 2002 by Hodder HeadlineHodder Headline
Headline Publishing Group is a British publishing company. It was founded in 1986 by Tim Hely Hutchinson, and acquired Hodder & Stoughton in 1992 to form Hodder Headline. It was acquired by Hachette Livre, from the WHSmith Group PLC, in 2005....
in trade paperback format. In 2004 it was published as an audiobook by Bolinda Publishing. The Hand of Glory won the 2002 Aurealis Award for best young-adult novel.