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Dec 23, 2015
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Eighteen year old Kate Courtney had just received her teaching qualifications and all the certificates that went with them – now she needed a job. Sydney, Australia in 1902 – even her mother said she should just get married and have children. But Kate had recently heard the vital tones and words of suffragette Vida Goldstein at a lecture in Sydney’s Town Hall; her inspirational speech meant Kate was determined to become an independent young woman. It was the way of the future…
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3.5★
Australia, 1902
Farmer meets posh girl
Farmer hires governess to civilise him
Farmer and governess determined to stick to script and stick to business
But we know better, of course. McAra has provided a handsome backdrop in the northern tablelands of NSW. The young farmer is the last of his family in NSW but is descended from English gentry. Before she died, far too young, his beloved mum said he must return to England to seek a suitable bride from his ancestral home.
He did, and now he realises ...more
Australia, 1902
Farmer meets posh girl
Farmer hires governess to civilise him
Farmer and governess determined to stick to script and stick to business
But we know better, of course. McAra has provided a handsome backdrop in the northern tablelands of NSW. The young farmer is the last of his family in NSW but is descended from English gentry. Before she died, far too young, his beloved mum said he must return to England to seek a suitable bride from his ancestral home.
He did, and now he realises ...more
The synopsis of this novella appealed to me and the openly named male author (writing historical romance!!) added to the curiosity. I do realise there are a number of male authors who published romance novels under a rather feminine nom de plumes though I’m not really aware who’s who.
There were a number of things I loved about this novel aside from the romantic premise. I love this era in Australia; there were many possibilities and opportunities amidst the harshness of the place. I really do l ...more
There were a number of things I loved about this novel aside from the romantic premise. I love this era in Australia; there were many possibilities and opportunities amidst the harshness of the place. I really do l ...more
