Cover art for The Governor, His Wife and His Mistress
Published
Allen & Unwin, January 2025
ISBN
9781761471049
Format
Softcover, 416 pages
Dimensions
23.4cm × 15.3cm

The Governor, His Wife and His Mistress

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'...the very best historical fiction... Williams' novel gives voice in a page-turning narrative to the compelling lives and experiences of two forgotten women of early colonial Australia.' Melissa Ashley, author of The Naturalist of Amsterdam\

'I very much enjoyed That Bligh Girl, and eagerly look forward to reading its prequel.' Judy Nunn, author of Black Sheep

When future governor Philip Gidley King sailed with the First Fleet to the new colony, he had his pick of the convict women to look after him.

Two years, and two sons, later, he set out back to England to provide a report on Sydney and its newly tamed Norfolk Island, as his mistress Ann Inet begged him to return to her and their children.

After a year and a half he did - but bringing with him a shocking secret that would cut her to the core, and forevermore change all their lives.

This is the story of tangled love affairs, female friendship, twisted loyalties, betrayals, hardship, male infidelity, and the tragedies and triumphs of life in a new land.

'Superb narration and engrossing drama.' Tom Keneally on That Bligh Girl

'Williams draws a touching portrait of a friendship that manages to thrive despite difficulties small and large.' The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age on Elizabeth & Elizabeth

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