num_pages: 287
description: Based on a true story, this colonial woman was a victim of the times...What caused a young wife and mother to murder her husband? Mary Ann Brownlow inherited a prosperous farm from her father, she also inherited the fierce pride of her French ancestors.Against the backdrop of Lake George, that mysterious lake which can swell to the size of Sydney Harbour and then dwindle to grazing pasture, the fortunes of her family waxed and waned.From drought to flood, from hardship to prosperity, Mary Ann joyously accepted the responsibilities of her property. She loved her home. Romance, love and marriage completed her world. But love, given without question, can be deceived. Pride cannot accept betrayal.A gripping story of power, deceit and passion, this historical fiction is based on the true story of Mary Ann whose case is said to have brought about the Married Women's Property Act.
language: English
title: The Hanging of Mary Ann
publisher: Brolga Publishing