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BOOK 2 in the WOMEN OF MAIDEN'S CREEK series
'There are people in this town with the gleam of gold in their eyes and cold steel in their hearts.'
Drawn by her brother's promise of a fresh start in Australia, Eliza Penrose journeys from England to the gold-mining town of Maiden's Creek, only to arrive in the shadow of tragedy.
Finding herself alone and friendless in a town where answers about her brother's fate remain frustratingly elusive, Eliza seizes an unexpected chance to establish herself as the settlement's schoolteacher.
Among the townspeople she encounters is Alec McLeod, the mine's engineer and her brother's friend, who still carries the memory and guilt of his wife's death. Though he's rebuffed the attention of every eligible woman in town, Alec finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Eliza—an attraction complicated by a promise he made to her brother.
While Alec struggles between his growing feelings for Eliza and his obligations to the mine and its men, Eliza delves into the mystery surrounding her brother’s death. As secrets, lies, and betrayals circle around them, both Alec and Eliza are drawn deeper into the town's web of secrets.
When disaster strikes the mine, the truths begins to surface. The revelations come at a heavy price, and Eliza and Alec risk losing everything they have fought for, including their lives.
With time running out and stakes rising, will their newfound bond be enough to overcome the forces threatening to tear them apart?
"Meticulously researched, Alison imbues this tale with a sense of era and place. I was transported to late nineteenth century rural Victoria… Alison Stuart has struck gold with The Goldminer’s Sister. History, mystery and romance. She really has hit her stride as a fabulous storyteller and historical novelist." (Better Reading)
Drawn by her brother's promise of a fresh start in Australia, Eliza Penrose journeys from England to the gold-mining town of Maiden's Creek, only to arrive in the shadow of tragedy.
Finding herself alone and friendless in a town where answers about her brother's fate remain frustratingly elusive, Eliza seizes an unexpected chance to establish herself as the settlement's schoolteacher.
Among the townspeople she encounters is Alec McLeod, the mine's engineer and her brother's friend, who still carries the memory and guilt of his wife's death. Though he's rebuffed the attention of every eligible woman in town, Alec finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Eliza—an attraction complicated by a promise he made to her brother.
While Alec struggles between his growing feelings for Eliza and his obligations to the mine and its men, Eliza delves into the mystery surrounding her brother’s death. As secrets, lies, and betrayals circle around them, both Alec and Eliza are drawn deeper into the town's web of secrets.
When disaster strikes the mine, the truths begins to surface. The revelations come at a heavy price, and Eliza and Alec risk losing everything they have fought for, including their lives.
With time running out and stakes rising, will their newfound bond be enough to overcome the forces threatening to tear them apart?
"Meticulously researched, Alison imbues this tale with a sense of era and place. I was transported to late nineteenth century rural Victoria… Alison Stuart has struck gold with The Goldminer’s Sister. History, mystery and romance. She really has hit her stride as a fabulous storyteller and historical novelist." (Better Reading)
History, Mystery, Romance... and more!
Hi! I'm Alison Stuart and my passion is history... it has been for as long as I remember. I write the books that I like to read - exciting adventures with a strong love story or, more recently, historical murder mysteries featuring my feisty protagonist, Harriet Gordon (writing as A.M. Stuart).
My books cover a variety of periods of history from the English Civil War, a flirtation with the regency, Australian history, colonial Edwardian and post World War One. Don't be surprised if I also throw in a touch of paranormal or time travel for good measure... The thing is, my stories don't always fit neat labels!
One thing I can assure you is my books are 100% written by a human!
My books cover a variety of periods of history from the English Civil War, a flirtation with the regency, Australian history, colonial Edwardian and post World War One. Don't be surprised if I also throw in a touch of paranormal or time travel for good measure... The thing is, my stories don't always fit neat labels!
One thing I can assure you is my books are 100% written by a human!
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If you are looking at ways to support authors without putting more money in the pockets of big business, the best way you can do that is by buying directly from the author...
While not all my books are available directly from myself, I invite you to have a look at my BOOKSTOREs (Yes, I have two - I am in the process of uploading my print books to book.by which will allow you to buy direct with only US$5 worldwide shipping - all the royalties go to me- and then there is my Bookstore which stocks a selection of ebooks, audiobooks, personalised print books and more).
Many of my author friends are now setting up personal bookstores and it is the best way you can support an author!
While not all my books are available directly from myself, I invite you to have a look at my BOOKSTOREs (Yes, I have two - I am in the process of uploading my print books to book.by which will allow you to buy direct with only US$5 worldwide shipping - all the royalties go to me- and then there is my Bookstore which stocks a selection of ebooks, audiobooks, personalised print books and more).
Many of my author friends are now setting up personal bookstores and it is the best way you can support an author!
Coming in 2025: THE WOMEN OF MAIDEN'S CREEK
(Available world wide except Australia/NZ)
"It seems that everyone comes to Maiden’s Creek to escape or to forget..."
Revised and lightly re-edited, this is a re-release of Alison Stuart's popular Maiden's Creek series for a worldwide audience.
A trilogy of stories set in the remote gold mining community of Maiden's Creek, each inter related story follows the travails of three extraordinary women (a postmistress, a school mistress and a nurse) and their battle to find a place in a man's world and a man worthy of their love!
BOOK 1: THE POSTMISTRESS (OUT NOW)
BOOK 2: THE GOLDMINER'S SISTER (March)
Book 3: THE HOMECOMING (May)
(The Australian editions of the series continue to be available across the Australian distributors)
A trilogy of stories set in the remote gold mining community of Maiden's Creek, each inter related story follows the travails of three extraordinary women (a postmistress, a school mistress and a nurse) and their battle to find a place in a man's world and a man worthy of their love!
BOOK 1: THE POSTMISTRESS (OUT NOW)
BOOK 2: THE GOLDMINER'S SISTER (March)
Book 3: THE HOMECOMING (May)
(The Australian editions of the series continue to be available across the Australian distributors)
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