A convict is sent to Australia with his wife and given a second chance at life.
Review:
This is a beautiful look at the early nineteenth century in Australia The story starts in 1806 in England and follows a bargeman as he gets arrested and then sent to the colony with his family. I really loved the writing style. It is a well researched book and I was amazed at how little I knew about the conquest of Australia. I find it amazing that a person could literally go from rags to riches and still maintain their humility. Grenville did a wonderful job of character development. I could easily relate to every emotion the main characters felt from joy to trepidation. This made me want to read more about the history of Australia. I recommend this to anyone who likes a good story with good characters and/or is curious about the era/region.
8/10
Tracy Chevalier
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