Where The Murray River Runs A 19th c..., Darry Fraser
Where The Murray River Runs A 19th c..., Darry Fraser
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Where The Murray River Runs: A 19th century story of greed and love, riveting historical adventure fiction from a bestselling Australian author.

Author: Darry Fraser

Narrator: Rebecca Macauley

Unabridged: 12 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 12/15/2017


Synopsis

From a bestselling debut author, this Australian historical adventure romance is a compulsively readable story of hate, honour and an overwhelming love.
A nineteenth–century story of greed, honour and an overwhelming loveBendigo 1890 Ard O'Rourke is Linley Seymour's perfect man. They've known each other since they were children and she has never wanted anyone else. But when she discovers Ard has fathered a child with another woman, her dreams turn to dust. Then fate takes a hand. Linley and her Aunt Cee Cee run a women's refuge and Linley finds herself unexpectedly and painfully the guardian of Ard's baby: a child that needs her protection from the greed–filled schemes of a violent man. Ard knows he has no hope with Linley and decides to follow his own path: one that brings him close to redemption. But when he learns Linley and the child are in danger, his own child at that, he cannot stop himself speeding to their aid.Will he prevail? Can Linley find it in her heart to forgive him? Or will their love come to nothing at the hands of a violent man?A compulsively readable historical adventure, set on the banks of the mighty Murray River.

About Darry Fraser

Darry Fraser fell in love with the great Murray River when her family moved to her childhood town of Swan Hill in Victoria. Stories of the river have been with her ever since and it's where a number of her novels are set. Her stories are of ordinary people in nineteenth century Australia who are drawn into difficult circumstances - adventure, mystery and mayhem, love and life, and against the backdrop of historical events. Darry lives on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, very close to the mighty Murray River.To find out more, visit Darry on her website.You can also follow Darry on Facebook and Instagram.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathy on May 05, 2018

This book was a must for me after recently having a family holiday in Echuca and Bendigo after it being on my bucket list for many many years. I was looking forward to this book to be transported back there, and yes, the setting is beautiful and atmospheric and I could see it in my minds’ eye but un......more

Goodreads review by Carolyn on March 05, 2018

I'm really enjoying this series about Paddlesteamers on The Murray River and look forward to the next one.......more

Goodreads review by Janine on December 27, 2017

This is the first book by Darry Fraser that I have read and I really enjoyed it. Set in 1890 it is a fine example of Australian historical fiction. Covering several facets- poverty, suffragettes, domestic violence, orphans, lost love & romance, with locations in Victoria's goldfields and Echuca. Lin......more

Goodreads review by Karly on March 23, 2021

I really loved and enjoyed this one! The storyline was great I think I can relate to it somewhat as it relates to my profession, the characters seemed more wholesome and had more depth compared to others I've recently read.This is the best one yet, there wasnt anything I didnt like about this book.......more

Goodreads review by Kerri on December 29, 2019

I liked the premise of the story and the Victorian setting of Bendigo and Echuca but the novel just wasn’t as engaging as I’d hoped.......more