The Captive Wife - Softcover

Kidman, Fiona

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1459658027 ISBN 13: 9781459658028

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2013

Synopsis

When Betty Guard steps ashore in Sydney, in 1834, she meets with a heroine's welcome. Her survival during a four - month kidnapping ordeal amongst Taranaki Maori is hailed as nothing short of a miracle. But questions about what really happened slowly surface within the lite governing circles of the raw new town of Sydney. Jacky Guard, ex - convict turned whaler, had taken Betty as his wife to his New Zealand whaling station when she was fourteen. After several years and two children, the family is returning from a visit to Sydney when their barque is wrecked near Mount Taranaki. A battle with local Maori follows, and Betty and her children are captured. Her husband goes to seek a ransom, but instead England engages in its first armed conflict with New Zealand Maori when he is persuaded to return with two naval ships. After her violent rescue, Betty's life amongst the tribe comes under intense scrutiny. Based on real events, this is the compelling story of a marriage, of love and duty, and the quest for freedom in a pioneering age.

About this title

About the Author:

Fiona Kidman was born in 1940. She has worked as a librarian, creative writing teacher, radio producer and critic, but primarily as a writer. To date she has published 20 books, including novels, poetry, non-fiction and a play. She has been the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships and was created a Dame (DNZM) in 1998 in recognition of her contribution to literature.

About this edition

• Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1459658027
• ISBN 13: 9781459658028
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 468