The Convict's Daughter: The Scandal That Shocked a Colony

By Kiera Lindsey

A scandalous love affair in colonial Australia. Fifteen-year-old Mary Ann Gill elopes with a wayward gentleman, sparking a sensational trial. But this is just the beginning of her extraordinary life.

Based on a true story, this biography uncovers the world of a feisty currency lass during a time of dramatic social and political change. From a faded newspaper clipping, historian Kiera Lindsey pieces together Mary Ann's journey through humiliation, heartache, and betrayal, revealing a woman determined to pursue her own ambitions.

The Convict's Daughter is for readers interested in: Australian colonial historyBiographies of strong womenStories of social upheaval and personal resilienceDiscover a gripping narrative of love, scandal, and survival in 19th-century Sydney.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1760630926
• ISBN13: 9781760630928
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 7.9"