The Wearing of the Green

A powerful historical novel exploring themes of racism; classism and gender expectations present in a growing nation.

When Biddy arrives in Melbourne from Ireland in 1850; she knows exactly what she's going to do – find her rebellious big brother; Ewen. Her plans are derailed when he's not there to meet her and she's forced into a situation that is nothing like she expected. Faced with challenges and chased by luck; bad and good; Biddy must find a strength within herself to build a new life – and to find her missing brother.