![]() This is quite a powerful story with great descriptions of the wild landscapes. Inspired by the true story of the Macquarie Harbour bolters one of the most horrifying events from Colonial Australia’s bloody history.Īudio book sent from the author in exchange for an honest review.Īn enjoyable historical fiction book about a very dark moment of life in Australia’s history, the descriptions of the harsh life and day to day life of some of the people who lived there. ![]() ![]() And while she searches for answers, he will do anything to keep his secrets inside. When Violet disappears, Grace’s fragile trust in Alexander is put to the test. Hiding from civilisation in an attempt to forget his horrifying past, Alexander struggles to let Grace into his world. She and Violet find themselves lost in a beautiful but deadly land where rain thunders down the sides of mountains, the earth drops away without warning and night brings impenetrable darkness.ĭeep in the wilderness, they find a crude hut inhabited by Alexander Dalton, an escaped convict long presumed dead. But the terrain beyond the settled districts is wilder than Grace could ever have imagined. ![]() In her head, escape is easy: find work in the northern settlements and earn enough for passage home to London. ![]() Blurb from, please scroll down for my review.Įnglish settler Grace Ashwell flees an abusive lover in Hobart Town, with six-year-old Violet in tow. ![]()
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