First published 1995
In 1860s Australia, two brothers, Ikey and Fitz, escape a life of poverty to build a potato empire. Faced with cutthroat rivals and a ruthless former employer, they must outwit their enemies and confront their own demons to secure their future. As their ambition and drive propel them to the heights of success, they discover that the path to wealth is paved with moral compromises. "The Potato Factory" is an epic tale of resilience, betrayal, and the human cost of the pursuit of power.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century, epic
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, rags-to-riches
Setting: London, Tasmania
Period: 1860s
Hardcover · W.H.A.