Kate Grenville is an Australian author who writes powerful historical fiction. Her books, like The Secret River and The Lieutenant, often explore Australia's colonial past.
The Secret River
The Secret River
Synopsis
After a desperate crime in 19th-century London, William Thornhill is exiled to the harsh penal colony of New South Wales. He struggles to build a new life for his family on a remote patch of land along the Hawkesbury River. His quest for ownership soon puts him in direct conflict with the Indigenous people who have lived there for generations.
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William ThornhillProtagonist
Sarah ThornhillProtagonist
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the secret RiverPaperback, 2006
352 pages
CanongateISBN: 97818419582865 editions available
