The wild olive

a novel

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In Basil King's "The Wild Olive," Norrie Ford, a young man unfairly convicted of murder, escapes and finds refuge with a mysterious girl, the titular "Wild Olive," who helps him forge a new identity and a new life in Argentina. Here's a more detailed overview: THE PREMISE: Norrie Ford, facing an unjust sentence, flees and seeks refuge in the wilderness. THE ESCAPE: Norrie's desperate flight from the law leads him to a secluded clearing, where he encounters Judge Wayne and his wife. THE INTRIGUE: Norrie finds himself drawn into a complicated web of secrets, including the judge's wife's role in his hiding place. THE NEW LIFE: The story focuses on Norrie's transformation and establishment of a new life in Argentina, thanks to the help of the Wild Olive. KEY THEMES: The novel explores theme justice, morality, and identity, with the story centering on escape, societal constraints, and personal ethics.

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