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An Independent Woman:Redwoods Trilogy Book One
on Oct. 25, 2012
An Independent Woman by Kate Loveday (Historical Romance) London in 1878 was a very hard place for the working classes. So it is for Kitty Morland, a young woman in service of a large house. When she yields to temptation one fateful day the consequences of her action force her to flee to the other side of the world, to the small timber town of Bulahdelah in the mid-north coast of New South Wales, home of the giant cedar trees. This is a very picturesque area and the author is able to transport us to the very essence of this heavily timbered area. Having married William Barron, the son of an aristocrat, they live in this small regional community, although it is not a happy marriage. William is not a good manager and Kitty with her pregnancy almost due is dealt a savage blow. Forced to fend on her own and rely upon her wits, this strong young woman establishes a successful business and makes her mark in the world. A man from her past re-appears and Kitty is forced to make a decision that will affect the rest of her life. Rufe Cavanagh will play a part in the story that is Kitty Barron’s. More than a romance, An Independent Woman is the story of the hardship s experienced by women in Australia, and England in the late 19th century. It was not until the Married Women’s Property Act of 1893 came into effect that a woman ceased to be a chattel of her husband and all her possessions became his at marriage. Now a woman could own property in her own right and her possessions remained hers. An intelligent and insightful story of the life style of early Australian development and the harsh life endured by many in building a new country. The story is well crafted and the characters are real people who leap of the page at us. An excellent first book in a trilogy, The Redwood Series. Four Stars * * * * Available on Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Smashwords, B&N Nook, Sony, Apple and Diesel. Published in 2009 in Paperback. ISBN: 978 0 646 51431- 4(pbk) SIP Design
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A Liberated Woman:Redwoods Trilogy Book Two: A Romantic Novel
on Oct. 25, 2012
A Liberated Woman By Kate Loveday (Historical Romance - Book Two of the Redwood Series) With the passing of the Married Woman’s Property Act 1893, Kitty Barron no longer needs to fear losing Redwoods should she choose to marry again. But her existence is safe and settled, if unexciting, and she is content with life as it is – until a chance meeting changes her mind. Meanwhile, her daughter Joy is emerging from pubescence into young womanhood, and longs to explore the world beyond Bulahdelah. When she and her friend Lily go to England to enjoy a London Season, the experiences they encounter force Joy to grow up in a hurry. After much cajoling Joy gains her mother’s permission to go to England to visit her grandparents, Lord and Lady Barron, and to be presented to the Queen in her coming out. Accompanying her is a close friend, Lily who is the daughter of family friend, Rufe Cavanagh. The heady and exciting world of society London is a mixture of adventures and heartache for both Joy and Lily. Meanwhile, Kitty has agreed to marry Rufe and they travel to England to also be in attendance when Joy is presented to the Queen. Intrigue and mischief surround the family and a rogue from the past re-appears to cause much anguish. The story of Kitty, Rufe, Joy and Lily will endear you to these fascinating people and this story is a fitting follow-up to the much acclaimed, An Independent Woman. Well written and full of mystery and intrigue, A Liberated Woman will have you begging for more from this talented author. Four Stars * * * * Available on Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Smashwords, B&N Nook, Sony, Apple and Diesel. Published in 2011 in Paperback. ISBN: 978 0 646 55492- 1(pbk) SIP Design