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Among the Grey Gums - Paula J Beaven
Among the Grey Gums - Paula J Beaven
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Book Title: Among the Grey Gums
Author: Paula J. Beaven
Dive into a thrilling blend of romance, adventure, and mystery with Among the Grey Gums by Paula J. Beaven—a captivating historical tale set in the rugged beauty of the Hunter Valley.
In 1842, Lucy Stewart’s peaceful life is shattered when her brother-in-law, Joe, is accused of murder and faces the hangman’s noose. Determined to uncover the truth, Lucy teams up with Constable Sam Donovan, a man as tenacious as he is intriguing. Together, they delve into the Valley’s dark underbelly, facing bushrangers, corruption, and peril at every turn.
As danger closes in, Lucy and Sam’s growing bond is tested by secrets from her past—secrets that could change everything. With each clue drawing them closer to the real killer, Lucy must decide if she can trust Sam with not only her safety but also her heart.
A rollicking Australian historical mystery filled with high-stakes drama and swoon-worthy romance, Among the Grey Gums is perfect for fans of fearless heroines and twisty plots.
Read if you like: The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey or The Bushranger’s Wife by Cheryl Adnams.
Album Match: Fearless (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift.
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1842, Hunter Valley: Lucy Stewart's life turns chaotic when she finds herself caught up in a murder investigation in order to save her brother-in-law, Joe, from the hangman's noose. Constable Sam Donovan believes the accusations levelled at Joe Stewart are suspicious at best and feels compelled to work with Lucy to find the real killer. Getting to know this fiercely independent woman in the process is a bonus.
Their pursuit brings them to the attention of the notorious Smokey Gang, and when Lucy is ambushed on a deserted bush track and threatened, they realise they must be getting close to finding out what is really going on in the Valley.
Life has taught Lucy the hard way not to rely on anyone, but Lucy needs Sam's sleuthing skills. However, she has secrets in her past, the kind that once revealed change everything, and the only way she can find out if she can place her confidence in him, is to trust him. And that's the hard part...
Bushrangers, corruption and cover-ups, it's a perilous journey to the truth...
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