Historical fiction

  • Testament

    Creator

    Hawkins, Alis

    Abstract

    It is 1385 and master mason Simon of Kineton is building his magnum opus : a great college to rival any in England. Six hundred years later, in the same city, Damia Miller has been employed to promote penniless Kineton and Dacre College. She realises that a grotesque wall-painting uncovered during renovations may hold the key to the ancient college's survival.

    Publisher (Source)

    London : MacMillan New Writing, 2008

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Not specified
  • The source

    Creator

    Michener, James A.

    Abstract

    An historical novel of Israel, from pre-history to the present. Religion, society, politics - fact and conjecture are interwoven.

    Publisher (Source)

    Sydney

    Australian Listening Library, 199

    Not specified
  • Some assured

    Creator

    Rhea, Nicholas

    Abstract

    When Matthew Taylor exchanged his job as a butcher for a career as a local insurance agent he never anticipated that on his first day he would deliver a stallion foal and kill seven pigs - all without selling a penn'orth of insurance.

    Publisher (Source)

    London : Severn House, 2004

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Not specified
  • Scandal takes a holiday

    Creator

    Davis, Lindsey

    Abstract

    In the wealthy town of Ostia, Marcus Didius Falco appears to be enjoying a relaxing holiday. But when his girlfriend, Helena, arrives carrying a batch of old copies of the Daily Gazette - with the intention of catching up on the latest scandal - Falco is forced to admit to Petronius his real reasons for being there...

    Publisher (Source)

    London : Century, 2004

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Not specified
  • Ross Poldark : The Poldark saga, book 1

    Creator

    Graham, Winston

    Abstract

    Cornwall in the 1780's... After a grim war in America, Ross Poldark returns to his land and his family. The joyful home-coming is soured for his father is dead, his estate is derelict and the girl he loves is engaged to marry his cousin.

    Publisher (Source)

    London

    BBC (Chivers) Audiobooks

    Not specified
  • Pride of Lancashire

    Creator

    Jacobs, Anna

    Abstract

    Carrie Preston is used to hard work - oldest of ten, with an imcompetent mother and a drunken father, she struggles to find food for the younger children. But nothing could have prepared her for the day fate deals her family the cruellest of hands, rendering the Prestons more helpless and desperate than ever.

    Publisher (Source)

    London

    Soundings (Isis) Audiobooks

    Not specified
  • Pacific

    Creator

    Nunn, Judy

    Abstract

    On location in Vanuatu, young Australian actor Samantha Lindsay plays a character based on the life of 'Mamma Tack', a World War II heroine who was invaluable to both the US forces and the New Hebridean natives. Uncanny parallels between history and fiction emerge and Sam begins a quest for the truth. Who was Mamma Tack and what mysterious forces are at play?

    Publisher (Source)

    North Hobart, Tas.

    Hear-A-Book Service

    Not specified
  • One man's story

    Creator

    Price, Colin

    Abstract

    Fictional account of station life in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia during early settlement.

    Publisher (Source)

    Winthrop, W.A., : Qawra Press, 2004

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Not specified
  • On a clear day

    Creator

    Doughty, Anne

    Abstract

    Clare Hamilton is just nine years old when her childhood is abruptly ended with the death of both her parents in the typhoid epidemic of 1946. When her Granny Scott dies, she seizes her chance to return to Salter's Grange to take care of her grandfather.

    Publisher (Source)

    London : Severn House, 2001

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A

    Not specified
  • My sister's child

    Creator

    Andrews, Lyn

    Abstract

    A fire destroys the modest coal haulage business their father Jack has built, leaving Jack broken and his family wondering how they will survive.

    Publisher (Source)

    London : Headline Books, 2000

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A

    Not specified