Band of Gold

Written by Deborah Challinor

Narrated by Louise Crawford

Kitty Farrell, popular heroine of two earlier books, goes to the Ballarat goldfields
On the goldfields of Ballarat, vows are broken - can a wounded heart ever forgive?When the Yarrowee River bursts its banks, Rian Farrell, a dashing Irish sea captain and part-time gunrunner, disappears in the torrential flood. Believing herself a widow, the headstrong and passionate Kitty Farrell's heart is left in tatters after the sudden death of her beloved husband. In her grief, she finally succumbs to the attractions of his long-time shipmate, Daniel, who has loved her from afar for many years. the consequences are disastrous, and will challenge Kitty Farrell both physically and mentally. the resulting novel is a heady mix of powerful relationships and memorable, passionate characters, whose compelling story plays out against a skilfully depicted and utterly realistic backdrop of Old Ballarat. An accomplished novelist and professional historian, experienced author Deborah Challinor brings her extensive skills as a bestselling author of historical romance to bear in creating a story that will resonate in your heart for a very long time.""Challinor is a good storyteller; her characters have depth and her historical backdrops are well researched, seamlessly joining fact and fiction and creating a convincing, atmospheric yarn. Because of the strong action theme, Band of Gold is a real page-turner"" Bookseller + Publisher

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Jul 22, 2019
• ISBN: 9781460792636

Deborah Challinor

Deborah Challinor has a PhD in history and is the author of numerous bestselling novels, including the Children of War series, the Convict Girls series, the Smuggler's Wife series and the Restless Years series. She has also written one young adult novel and two non-fiction books. In 2018, Deborah was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to literature and historical research. She lives in New Zealand with her husband.

Reviews for Band of Gold

[debbiemccauley-2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Set from 1854 to 1855. With their ship moored for overhauling in Melbourne’s Yarra River and her cargo sold, Kitty discovers that her husband, sea captain Rian, has bought a claim on the Ballarat goldfields. They now have no choice but to set off with 14-year-old adopted daughter Amber and the entire ships crew to try their luck gold mining in the wild and fairly lawless Ballarat.It's challenging and the dangers are great, but so can be the rewards. Kitty reconnects with old friends and makes new ones - but also dangerous enemies. As historical events unfold, the military arrive to quell uprising and protest against the colonial government. A child goes missing, a torrential flood brings death and more questions than answers.I had no idea that this was the third in a series when I started reading! It looks like the books entitled 'Kitty' and 'Amber' come first which was a bit disappointing as this was not made clear and I would have liked to have read them first. But anyway, a really good historical read and I learned much about the harsh conditions of Australian gold mining in the late 1850s. Looking forward to reading more by this author.