About the Book

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Bridget’s headlong rush into adulthood throws her into a marriage with a man she barely knows, a dangerous and traumatic journey, and a battle to change societal norms or risk her own destruction.

 

Sailing into Moreton Bay in 1824, Bridget and her fellow army wives face extreme hardships, not least of which is their powerlessness as the property of their husbands while facing the brutal realities of living in a newly established penal colony in the middle of nowhere.

 

Bridget understands they must learn to not only survive but thrive, give birth, raise children, form a community, and fight for their rights or die.

 

Along the way she is forced to confront her own naivety and develop a ruthlessness that enables her to find a way to lead in a man’s world in order to ensure her own survival.

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About Trish

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Trish has always had a keen interest in writing, and has previously published short stories, book chapters and a work of non-fiction before writing her first novel 'Foothold'.

 

Trish’s professional work as a Clinical Psychologist and Couple Therapist has led her to develop a deep fascination in the extraordinary lives of ordinary people. This knowledge and experience are evident in the richness and authenticity of the characters in her writing.

 

Trish lives on the Gold Coast with her husband, Mark. They spend their spare time enjoying the beach, their three children and partners, and their six delightful grandchildren.

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Purchase a copy

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E-Book version can be purchased here: TBA

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Paperback version can be purchased here: TBA

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