The Trials and Triumphs of Ann Marsh

In her captivating debut novel, Erin Lisa Reardon brings to life the gripping tale of Ann Marsh, a young woman from 18th century England whose life takes a dramatic turn when she is sentenced to be transported to the faraway penal colony of Botany Bay. Ripped away from her troubled past in Devonshire, Ann finds herself aboard the Second Fleet convict ship, the Lady Juliana , and begins an arduous, yet transformative, journey across the seas. When she forms an unexpected romantic attachment with the ship’s kindly and generous surgeon, he takes it upon himself to educate her, and this becomes the catalyst for change that Ann has always dreamed of. Despite the extreme personal tragedy that befalls her, the gruelling voyage becomes for Ann an incredible rite of passage – both emotionally and intellectually – and she arrives in the new colony a completely changed woman. Here, despite the seemingly insurmountable challenges she faces, her unbreakable spirit, courage and ambition continue to drive her on. She is determined to become the triumphant and accomplished woman she knows she is destined to be. But how far will she go to ensure her survival and success? Meticulously researched and vividly told, The Trials and Triumphs of Ann Marsh is an unforgettable story of one woman’s transformative journey against the backdrop of the colonial era. Reardon weaves a turbulent tale that will leave readers cheering for Ann as she fights to carve out a new life for herself in an unforgiving world. —- ISBN: 9798328649544