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Conflict at Hanging Rock
Genres: Historical Fiction
Age Groups: 18+
Formats: Ebook, Paperback
Robert Blayney thought his life was over.
But a twist of fate has landed him in Port Phillip clutching his ticket of leave.
Now he is left to his own devices to make his way into the interior in the early days of European settlement. Soon the rest of his family join him on his farm. With the exception of his brother who is incarcerated in Van Diemen’s Land.
As he becomes wealthy and his reputation as a gentleman grows, his desire to hide the secret of his convict past is thwarted by family conflict.
When the family feud comes to a climax, will Robert lose all hope?
Meanwhile, the growing community is struggling with a conflict of its own. Will the ongoing dispute over the use of the Hanging Rock Water and Recreation reserve ever be resolved?
Conflict at Hanging Rock is the debut novel of Pauline Wilson. It is a work of fiction based on true events in colonial Australia with a fair quota of conflict and drama.
Reviews
Ian, website
This debut novel is a tale of two families who over nearly a century clash over the use of land at Hanging Rock. The tells of the struggles both within the families and between them. Based on true events, this is a great read.
Amazon
Great to see local Family Historians presenting their ancestral tales as fiction in a way that will interest readers, especially those who also have convict ancestors. This is a story of crimes, punishments, family feuds, redemptions and local history, crafted as an engaging and easy read. Inspirational to those who are looking for a range of different models of how to present their family stories and also of interest to the general reader. An admirable effort!