Waiting At The Sliprails (The Convict Stain Collection)

Waiting at the SliprailsAs her term of conviction expires, Beatrice Dawes must consider her life ahead. She has few options open to her; therefore, Bea accepts the only offer of marriage she is likely to receive. It was either marrying a stranger or going on the street, and she wouldn't let that happen. Then Jack Barnes, a hired drover, appears, and he wants a wife. Bea has no idea what a drover is, but it sounds romantic. They marry and move to his isolated farm. However, she discovers that a drover could be gone for months at a time, and the only people she would be left with were Billy and Netty, part of the tribe of aborigines who lived on their secluded farm. Bea learns to love not only her husband but also this wonderful couple. Netty delivers her babies and brings her comfort. Bea learns to rely on them while awaiting Jack's return. His letters are filled with many adventures he experiences on his travels, yet she can read between the lines and knows he wants to be home. Then a visitor arrives and turns their lives upside down. Inspired by some of the stories of our Bush Poets.

Author: Sara Powter

Publisher: Thorpe-Bowker

Publication Date: Aug 03, 2023

Number of Pages: 207 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 0645441546

ISBN-13: 9780645441543