{"product_id":"that-bligh-girl-9781761065880","title":"That Bligh Girl","description":"\u003cb\u003eA fascinating story of Governor Bligh's trouble-making daughter, Mary, a powerful and determined woman from the bestselling author of\u003ci\u003eElizabeth and Elizabeth\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Superb narration and engrossing drama.' Tom Keneally\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary Bligh is no shrinking violet. After an horrific six-month sea voyage from Britain, she proves as strong-willed as her bloody-minded father, the newly appointed Governor William Bligh. The pair immediately scandalise Sydney with their personalities, his politics and her pantaloons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen three hundred armed soldiers of the Rum Rebellion march on Government House to depose him, the governor is nowhere to be see. Instead, Mary stands defiantly at the gates, fighting them back with just her parasol. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite being bullied, belittled and betrayed, Mary remains steadfast, even when her desperate father double-crosses her yet again in his last-ditch attempt to cling onto power. But will Mary turn out to be her father's daughter and deceive him in pursuit of her own dreams and ambitions? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSue Williams returns to the untold stories of?the women of colonial Sydney with another fascinating, meticulously researched historical novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eElizabeth and Elizabeth\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'An extraordinary story of female leadership at a time when such a quality was frowned on, and female friendship forged against the odds. Sue Williams' \u003ci\u003eElizabeth \u0026amp; Elizabeth\u003c\/i\u003e brings us a nuanced and vivid portrait of the early days of colonisation. More importantly, it delivers a fascinating look into the relationship between two remarkable women.' - Meg Keneally, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wreck\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Well-written, rich in historical detail and engaging...a lovely novel and recommended reading especially for those interested in Australia's past.' -\u003ci\u003e Book'd Out\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A fascinating and evocative story of an enduring friendship between two women who played such an important role in colonial Australia's history.' - Caroline Beecham, author of \u003ci\u003eFinding Eadie \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Allen \u0026amp; Unwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781761065880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Sue Williams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52571258388661,"sku":"9781761065880","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/that-bligh-girl-9781761065880","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}