Voyage of the Exiles (Land of the Far Horizons) (Book 1)
Hickman, a pastor's wife and writer, here begins her epic account of the colonizing of Australia. George Prentice, sentenced to death as a pickpocket in 18th-century England, is separated from his wife, Amelia, and daughter, Katy. Prentice's sentence is commuted, and he is placed on a ship with other criminals to be sent to Australia. Through an extraordinary series of events, Katy and Amelia also find themselves headed to this new colony, confident that their faith will guide them to a reunion with George. While many of the coincidental events feel contrived, the novel gains great power from the strength of its women characters. Recommended for most public libraries.Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.