The Saddler’s Song (The Hunter to Macquarie Collection)

The Saddler’s Song

London 1790s to Parramatta 1840s

George Ellis is the son of a tanner living on the outskirts of London. When disease strikes his family, he is left alone and hurting, seeking a new life for himself. After hearing from a friend about the chance to start a business in New South Wales, he sells everything he knows and departs. His cherished violin is his most treasured possession, and his gift for creating beautiful music is kept hidden from all but a select few.

Ben Parker is a saddler, like George; he is also alone in the world. Ben also sells up to move to the new colony. The two young men meet and combine their skills to start afresh in a new world. During the journey out, George’s skill as a violinist is revealed. On arrival, they find accommodation with a family with many lovely daughters. Two of these girls steal their hearts, but how will the business survive in an animal-starved land with limited access to leather? What is the saddler’s song?

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The Saddler’s Song is a step back in time to our colonial convict historical past before the entertainment of the digital age. Many played instruments, and the evenings were spent listening to music.
This is the second book in the Early Colonial Trilogy that takes you back to a simpler time when simply surviving was a battle won.

Set in the infant town of Parramatta in the Convict era.

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If you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powter’s ‘The Saddler’s Son.’ An absorbing tale of the early colonial days in the penal colony of New South Wales.

Buy ‘The Saddler’s Song‘ to find out about George’s elusive talent.