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In 1840s Austalia, Mathinna, an orphaned Aboriginal girl, was taken from her people by the wife of the governor of Van Dieman's Land who wanted to "civilize" her. The wife collected artifacts and skulls from Aboriginal tribes, and acted like Mathinna was part of her collection to be put on display in front of her friends.
Meanwhile, a London governess, Evangeline, was sent to Newgate Prison and eventually sentenced to transport to Australia. When her employer suspected that Evangeline was pregnan ...more
Meanwhile, a London governess, Evangeline, was sent to Newgate Prison and eventually sentenced to transport to Australia. When her employer suspected that Evangeline was pregnan ...more
As always, Christina Baker Kline tells a harrowing and engaging historical tale and fills it with unforgettable and educational details.
Very good book. Not my typical genre, but I enjoyed it very much.
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