A 1788 First Fleet Convict Love Story
Her dreams lead to unexpected outcomes.
An Australian First Fleet tale.
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For Annie Soames, her dreams lead to unexpected outcomes.
Annie Soames is a girl beloved by the community but not afraid to voice her desires. That leads to trouble, illicit love, and a world turned upside down.
Oliver Quilpie, the recently married Marquess, discovers his arranged union is not to his taste. He is drawn to his wife’s companion, but he is unable to keep his hands off her. For revenge, Annie mimics his every move while riding but is dressed as a highwayman. However, she had now fallen in love with him. This action finally leads to her arrest and transportation to a faraway land.
After some years, Oliver’s wife dies, and his thoughts turn to Annie. He seeks to find her, but she has vanished. He is horrified to discover she was transported to New South Wales as a convict on the Lady Penrhyn. He follows with a shipload of supplies on the Kitty. Will Annie want to see him?
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A Clean Historical Fiction Story
If you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powter’s ‘Gentle Annie Soames’, an absorbing tale of love and survival in the face of adversity. You will feel you are on the convict ship yourself.
(Chronologically, the first of my stories)
Details are taken directly from the Journal of Doctor Arthur Bowes-Smith from the Lady Penrhyn.
Buy your copy of “Gentle Annie Soames” to discover if Oliver and Annie find happiness.
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Book 2 is “The Emancipated Potter”
Book 3 is “Paternity Unknown”.
