How could she believe in her future
when she couldn't escape her past?
Years ago when I studied art at
Sydney's National Art School I discovered its previous occupants were not
as carefree as we art students. It was known as the Darlinghurst Gaol. Great
sandstone buildings fanned out from a central roundhouse which once served as a
chapel. That's where I first wondered about its many sad stories, especially if
one was truly innocent. I asked myself if any Christians were incarcerated
there had they given up hope?
The cast of characters whose lives
entwine with governess Megan Trevallyn's destiny follows:
Cornelia Cantrell, scheming mistress of the Mayfair Mansion; Captain Cantrell,
her love; Lieutenant John Stafford, her nemesis; Ezra Montefiore,
an ardent suitor; and her Christian mentor, Caroline Chisholm, the bane
of all who practice excessive adherence to rules and regulations of the new
colony.
As Book I of the Watermark Women
Trilogy it can stand alone, but for readers who are waiting for the next two
books in the series, there will be a decision re publishing in due course.
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| The gates of Darlinghurst Gaol where the seed for my novel first sprouted. |
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Rita Stella Galieh scripts and is
co-speaker on a Christian radio program, Vantage Point, broadcast throughout
Australia. With two books traditionally published and as a contributor to
several US nonfiction anthologies, she has four more novels ready for the right
publisher. Her weekly blog features real life stories from all over the world.
see http://inpspirationalromance.blogspot.com
Oh nuts...I meant to say as an e-book! Yesterday was memorable in all the complicated forms we had to answer. Thankfully, Margaret Lepke did it for me.Don't be put off by seeing the print version. Even though Arkhouse gave me my rights back, I guess they want to sell their stock.
ReplyDeleteI may be kicking 'n screaming but I'm being pushed into this brave new (to me) world of IT.
Rita, thanks for visiting our blog today :) It's great to learn more about the historical context of your book. Congrats on your re-release of Signed, Sealed, Delivered!
ReplyDeleteWhen you say it has been completely updated, are you talking about the new cover art or have you revised, rewritten or changed parts of the story? I'm always curious to know whether or not authors revise and rewrite their previously published books before re-releasing them as ebooks on Kindle etc.
Narelle, the cover is the full picture taken in the Rocks area of Sydney. And yes, many many corrections later I'm happy it has been presented again.
DeleteThe new cover is great!
DeleteTried to leave a comment before and it wouldn't let me. Good on you for going into the E book era, Rita. Not easy for some of us. Enjoyed hearing about it and loved the pics.
ReplyDeleteI never realised before the great potential of an Ebook. I feel so humbled that my friend Margaret took the time (about 7 hours) to do everything right.
DeleteWell done, Rita! I still love the paper format, however.
DeleteGreat news, Rita! And it looks excellent. Well done to Margaret too in persevering with the e-book challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat cover, Rita. And I love the way your mind worked to bring this story to life after your time at the Art School. All the best with the Kindle version. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks girls for all the encouragement. Yes, Anne, I still like to curl up with a REAL book, but why not cater to all tastes?
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