A love story that defied convention, a tragedy shrouded in mystery.In the winter of 1875, Harriet Rowell and Alice Moon, two champion swimmers and rebellious spirits, leave Victorian England for Australia, seeking freedom and love. But their bond is tested when Alice's ambition leads her to Sydney, where a dangerous connection with a chauvinistic scientist, John McGarvie Smith, ends in a shocking death.
Now, Harriet must unravel the truth behind Alice's demise, confronting societal prejudices and her own grief. Was it a natural death, or was something more sinister at play? This imagined history explores the complexities of love, ambition, and the courage to challenge a world determined to keep women in their place. Perfect for readers of LGBTQ+ historical fiction and untold stories of female pioneers.
Sue Ingletonis a multi-award winning actor, director, writer, and stand-up comedian. She works at MTC, STC, Belvoir St. Malthouse, La Mama,et al.
A book full of surprises. Looks like a biography, but the author has had to read between the lines. It is a biography of two amazing women. A story of a pioneering open water swimmer and two women who set up a gymnasium to encourage young women to throw away their corsets. It's also a love story and a story of love betrayed. At the end it becomes a true crime mystery. On top of this it is unputdownable.
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