An Australian Story

The narrative centers on William Charker, who faces a seven-year transportation sentence to New South Wales due to his involvement in a burglary at Thomas Evans' home in St. Mary Lambeth. The story explores themes of crime, punishment, and the consequences of one's actions, set against the backdrop of early colonial Australia. As Charker and his accomplice confront their fate, the book delves into the complexities of justice and the harsh realities of life in a penal colony.