In Defence of Her Honour
London 1800s to Parramatta 1819
Set in Regency London, to the penal colony of Sydney and living in Parramatta.
Arriving as convicts, they were freed on arrival.
Will Bill stand by her as he has all their life?
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Bill
Miller
had been raised and educated with the sons of the family. The youngest, Bert, had been his best friend. However, jealousy intervenes when Bill's excellent schoolwork curtails their friendship. He wins a scholarship and enters Oxford University.
When Bill's father, the old butler, dies unexpectedly, Bert insists that Bill take over the position, but it's more to oppress him. Bert's jealousy grows and festers. Now looking for a way to rid themselves of their new butler, a ruckus ensues, and Bill is arrested for assaulting Bert.
The housekeeper and her daughter,
Molly Ross,
vouch for him, but it's too late; Bill has been arrested and sentenced to be transported. With Bill gone, Molly now needs to defend herself from Bert.
After hitting him with a pan, she is arrested and sent to Sydney. Bill and Molly arrive with letters of introduction and compensation from Bert's father.
How do they end up running the best inn in Parramatta with an endorsement from the governor.
'In Defence of Her Honour' is a damsel in distress story that crosses half the globe during the Convict era in Australia.
It is another stand-alone story in the 'Convict Birthstain Collection."
If you love a man coming to the defence of a lady and add a few twists, then you will love 'In Defence of Her Honour'.
Buy 'In Defence of Her Honour' to find out who Bill is protecting Molly from.