Gentle Annie Soames by Sara Powter Paperback Book

Description: Gentle Annie Soames by Sara Powter Gentle Annie Soames. A 1788 First Fleet Convict Love Story. Her dreams lead to unexpected outcomes. An Australian First Fleet story. Annie Soames is shattered by the cancellation of her debut into society, so when she hears of a position as a carer for the nearby Marchioness, she grabs it. Oliver Quilpie, the recently married Marquess, discovers his arranged union is not to his taste; he is drawn to his wifes companion. Unfortunately, he is unable to keep his hands off her. However, she ha not only conceived his child, but she has fallen in love with him. For revenge, Annie mimics his every move while riding but is dressed as a highwayman. This action finally leads to her arrest and transportation to a faraway land. After some years, Olivers 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? A Clean Historical Fiction Story. If you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powters Gentle Annie Soames an absorbing tale of love and survival in the face of adversity. Details are taken directly from the Journal of Doctor Arthur Bowes Smyth. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sara Powter:- Sara Powter was born on the NSW Central Coast. Her childhood was spent with her parents, mainly travelling up and down the East Coast of Australia, fishing, shell collecting and doing some of her education by Correspondence Schooling. With a passion for science, she worked as a Scientific Assistant in the Entomology Department for the Department of Agriculture. She married Stephen soon after leaving there, and they spent 30 years in Ministry in the Newcastle Anglican Diocese in NSW, only retiring at the end of 2020. When Covid 19 hit, time was available to pen some of the stories shed wanted to write for some time. Within twelve months, eight stories were finished, and ideas for more were on the way. These stem from her passion for Colonial Australia, her convict Ancestors, and the amazing countrys remarkable history! Sara wrote these as she wished to complete one of her mothers unfinished manuscripts. The series prequel, "Dancing to Her Own Tune," is now completed and ties in Sheila Hunters Australian Trilogy with Saras Lockley series.But… Watch for more! Details ISBN0645441570 Author Sara Powter Format Paperback Pages 220 Publisher Pacific Wanderland Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780645441574 Imprint Pacific Wanderland Country of Publication Australia Audience General Publication Date 2024-07-01 AU Release Date 2024-07-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160527933;

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