- Title:
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That Bligh Girl
- Written by:
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Sue Williams
- Read by:
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Cecelia Ramsdale
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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10
- Duration:
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10 hours 50 minutes
- Published:
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June 01 2023
- Available Date:
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June 01 2023
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781038644510
- Genres:
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Fiction; Australian Fiction; Historical Fiction; Political Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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Bestselling author
Australian author
Award winning journalist
A fascinating story of Governor Bligh's trouble-making daughter, Mary, who is a powerful and determined woman from the bestselling author of Elizabeth and Elizabeth.
Mary Bligh is no shrinking violet. After an horrific six-month sea voyage from Britain, she proves to be as strong-willed as her father, the bloody-minded, newly appointed Governor William Bligh. The pair immediately scandalise Sydney with their personalities, his politics and her pantaloons.
And when 300 armed soldiers of the Rum Rebellion march on Government House to depose him, the Governor is nowhere to be seen as Mary stands defiantly at the gates, fighting them back with just her parasol.
Despite being bullied, belittled and betrayed, Mary remains steadfast, even when her desperate father double-crosses her yet again in his last-ditch attempt to cling onto power. But will Mary turn out to be her father's daughter and deceive him in pursuit of her own dreams and ambitions?
'Superb narration and engrossing drama.'
Tom Keneally, award-winning author of Schindler's Ark
'Stands as both a compelling novel, and a wonderfully researched piece of narrative history.' (on Elizabeth and Elizabeth)
Meg Keneally, author of Fled and The Wreck
'A fascinating and evocative story of an enduring friendship between two women who played such an important role in colonial Australia's history.' (on Elizabeth and Elizabeth)
Caroline Beecham, author of Finding Eadie
'Well-written, rich in historical detail and engaging ... a lovely novel and recommended reading especially for those interested in Australia's past.' (on Elizabeth and Elizabeth)
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