Mary's Guardian

By Carol Anne Preston

Description:

William is transported from England to Australia after years surviving on the streets. Clinging to the hope of a better life, he looks for possibilities in this unknown country. But being a convict isn't easy. When William finds and surprises young Mary with a proposal, their life together begins. Their journey from convicts to family life is anything but happily ever after. Through grief, floods, triumphs, friendship, love and faith they grow in the harsh new country.

Why the author wrote this book:

I wrote this story to show the great challenges which faced early Australian settlers and the faith and courage with which they overcame enormous hardship.