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The Trader's Gift
- Author
- Anna Jacobs
- Narrator
- Nicolette McKenzie
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date
- 12 September 2019
- Run Time
- 10 hours 32 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In England, Eleanor Prescott has been widowed and often thinks of Dougal McBride, the ship's captain who was a true friend to her. Does she dare return to Western Australia to find him?
Jacinta Blacklea is also a widow, desperate to protect her young son. When she hears of a man in Australia looking for a wife, she determines to grasp Mitchell Nash's invitation with both hands. But the troubles of her old life can't be easily left behind.
Both Eleanor and Jacinta bravely set off for Australia. But is it worth taking such a huge risk on the chance of happiness?
(P)2013 Isis Publishing Limited
Critics Review
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This is that rare thing, a pacy page-turner with a ripping plot and characters you care about . . . [Anna Jacobs is] especially big on resourceful, admirable women. Great stuff!
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Details
- Author
- Anna Jacobs
- Narrator
- Nicolette McKenzie
- Duration
- 10 hours 32 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 September 2019
- ISBN
- 9781529385779
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction, Historical fiction
Synopsis
Bram Deagan has a thriving trading business, a growing family - and a gift for matchmaking. His dearest wish is to see his friends Dougal and Mitchell happily married too.In England, Eleanor Prescott has been widowed and often thinks of Dougal McBride, the ship's captain who was a true friend to her. Does she dare return to Western Australia to find him?Jacinta Blacklea is also a widow, desperate to protect her young son. When she hears of a man in Australia looking for a wife, she determines to grasp Mitchell Nash's invitation with both hands. But the troubles of her old life can't be easily left behind.Both Eleanor and Jacinta bravely set off for Australia. But is it worth taking such a huge risk on the chance of happiness?(P)2013 Isis Publishing Limited
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