In Defence of Her Honour

In Defence of Her Honour. London 1800s to Parramatta 1819. William Miller had been raised and educated with the sons of the family. The younger son, Cuthbert, or Bert, had been his best friend. However, jealousy intervenes when Bill's excellent schoolwork curtails their childhood friendship. He wins a scholarship and enters Oxford University, where he excels. When Bill's father, the old butler, dies unexpectedly, Bert insists that Bill take over the position, but it's more to oppress him. Bert's jealousy grows and festers. Now looking for a way to rid themselves of the new butler, a ruckus ensues, and Bill is arrested for assaulting Bert. The housekeeper and her daughter Molly vouch for him, but it's too late. Bill has been arrested and sentenced to be transported. With Bill gone, Molly now needs to defend herself from Bert's attentions, and after hitting him with a pan, she is convicted and sent to Sydney. The young pair each arrive with a letter of introduction to Governor Macquarie and a healthy £10000 compensation from Bert's father. How Molly and Bill end up together again and running the best Inn in Parramatta can only be called a blessing from above.

Author: Sara Powter

Publisher: Pacific Wanderland Publications

Publication Date: Apr 05, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 0645441562

ISBN-13: 9780645441567