19th century Australia: Captain Woolcot, having lost his wife tragically young, remarried a much younger young woman to provide his six children with a new mother. Together, they had another child, making seven. The Captain felt it was necessary to run the family with army discipline, but his rules and regulations were no match for the fun loving children, led by the redoubtable Judy. "But now it was morning, and she could disbelieve it no longer. Esther had come to her bedside and kissed her sorrowfully, her beautiful face troubled and tender. The kind-hearted stepmother had begged as she had never done before for a remission of poor Judy's sentence, but the Captain was adamant. To boarding school she must go!"
The Woolcots Series
This series chronicles the lives of the spirited Woolcot children and their stern but loving family in colonial Australia. It explores themes of childhood, duty, and the often harsh realities of frontier life, balanced with moments of joy and enduring love. The narratives delve into the complexities of family dynamics and the enduring spirit of its young protagonists against a vivid historical backdrop.
Recommended Reading Order
The Family at Misrule
- 255 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The Family at Misrule tells the story of the family five years on, including new baby girl Esther.