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Daughter of the Hunter Valley

By Paula J. Beavan
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Daughter of the Hunter Valley narrates the riveting tale set in the heart of Australia's captivating Hunter Valley. This enchanting romance follows a young woman striving to forge her own path amidst the challenges of 19th-century colonial life, whilst also grappling with unexpected desires. With the stunning backdrop of the Australian landscape, it's a story of resilience, love, and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this captivating romance set against the picturesque backdrop of the Australian Hunter Valley if you're drawn to tales of love, resilience, and the pioneering spirit of historical settings. With its richly detailed landscapes and compelling characters, this story offers both heartwarming and emotional journeys, perfect for readers who appreciate a blend of romance and history.

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Alone. Near destitute. But brave and determined. Can Maddy beat the odds to create a new home in the Hunter Valley? An award-winning Australian historical debut, perfect for readers of Darry Fraser.

ARRA Winner of Favourite Debut Romance Author of 2021

1831, New South Wales

Reeling from her mother's death, Madeleine Barker-Trent arrives in the newly colonised Hunter River to find her father's promises are nothing more than a halcyon dream. A day later, after a dubious accident, she becomes the sole owner of a thousand acres of bushland, with only three convicts and handsome overseer Daniel Coulter for company.

Determined to fulfil her family's aspirations, Maddy refuses to return to England and braves everything the beautiful but wild Australian country can throw at her - violence, danger, the forces of nature and loneliness. But when a scandalous secret and a new arrival threaten to destroy all she's worked for, her future looks bleak... Can Maddy persevere or should she simply admit defeat?

A captivating historical tale of one young woman's grit and determination to carve out her place on the riverbank.

PRAISE:

'Richly detailed, inspiring and romantic - this engrossing story of a brave young woman overcoming insurmountable odds brings to life the early years of the Hunter Valley with clarity and authenticity.' - Tea Cooper, author of The Cartographer's Secret

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781867221449

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Mira

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 462g

Pages: 384

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Paula J. Beavan Romance

About the Author

An avid reader from childhood, Paula J Beavan grew up on a small property in the Hunter Valley, riding horses, mustering cattle and listening to the tales of local farriers, cattlemen and farmers. Her love of the land and its history together with a curiosity about the challenges faced by the pioneering women of the region led her to seek out stories of the area's early European settlers. Serendipitously, she discovered a family connection to William Harpur, local landowner and one of Australia's early surveyors. Inspired by this connection, she delved deeper to discover when William Harpur lost his sight, his wife Catherine managed their Hunter River property - a perfect illustration of the women she writes about.

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