Australian author

    There have been some very fine books, in the last few years, set in the Australian outback. Alison Booth’s historical novel, The Philosopher’s Daughters, joins this canon. Set in the late nineteenth century, it moves between London and remote Australia, and focuses on sisters Harriet and Sarah, daughters of radical James Cameron. While … Continue readings →

Tags : Aboriginal, Alison Booth, Australia, Australian author, Australian outback, historical fiction, Northern Territory, racism, The Philosopher's Daughters

“‘Some girls marry because they want to, because they’ve found the man they want to go through life with, but most marry because they have no other choice. A single woman has very few options in this world, so for many women it’s a compromise. They marry for security, for wealth or position, and the … Continue readings →

Tags : Anne Gracie, Australian author, historical romance, Regency, RITA, The Autumn Bride, The Winter Bride