Pearler's Wife, The [electronic resource] : A Distant Land. A Dangerous Husband. A Forbidden Love
Roxane Dhand2018
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This stunning debut is a compelling piece of historical fiction, set at the turn
of the century, among the pearl merchants making their fortune in the ports of
Western Australia.
From the high seas to the deep seabed, from the latticed verandahs of Buccaneer
Bay to the gambling dens in Asia Place, The Pearler's Wife is a stunning debut,
inspired by a small yet pivotal moment in Australian history.
A distant land. A dangerous husband. A forbidden love.
It is 1912, and Maisie Porter stands on the deck of the SS Oceanic as England
fades from view. Her destination is Buccaneer Bay in Australia's far north-west.
Her purpose: marriage to her cousin Maitland, a wealthy pearling magnate - and a
man she has never met.
Also on board is William Cooper, the Royal Navy's top man. Following a directive
from the Australian government, he and eleven other 'white' divers have been
hired to replace the predominantly Asian pearling crews. However, Maitland and
his fellow merchants h...
Main title:
Author:
Roxane Dhand, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin Random House Australia, 2018
Collation:
1 online resource (1 audio file) (331 MB, 12:04:52 H)
Performers:
Narrator: Jane Bayly
Audience:
Adult
System details:
Platform: findawayMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780143792352
Language:
English
BRN:
446277
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eAudiobook |