Potato Famine Orphan

Set against the backdrop of the Victorian goldfields in Australia, the narrative follows Catherine's harrowing journey from her transportation in 1848 to her survival through immense hardships, including the loss of two husbands and five children. Her life was marked by challenges such as hunger, poverty, and natural disasters, yet her remarkable resilience allowed her to endure until 1914. The story weaves together themes of survival and familial legacy, tracing the impact of her experiences across seven generations.