

The Secret River by Kate Grenville
"The Alexander with its cargo of convicts, had bucked over the face of the ocean for the better part of a year."
Luckily, Ms. Grenville doesn't give us the details of the trip as I expect it would be disgusting, but starts with arriving in Sydney, although shortly after she gives us an extended flashback to show what led up to William Thornhill being transported to Australia.
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I'm definitely curious, but wouldn't want too many details about that, either. Here's MY FRIDAY MEMES POST
This must take place a long time ago, because I think most rivers have been discovered by now.
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I am off to look this one up. Here is my post:
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I really like that beginning. Looks like an interesting reads about convicts coming to Australia.
I really liked The Idea of Perfection, but haven't read any of her other books. This one looks like it might be really good.
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