I bought this at Adelaide airport as I realised I was getting close to the end of the book I had in my hand baggage and that I'd probably need something new to keep me going till Darwin.
Well, I'm in Katherine now, a few days on, and about two fifths through. Goes down really well; pleasant, if artificially old-fashioned style, likeable characters, erudite author. Impressive.

Left with Philip and Candide in Timber Creek.