The Talented Mrs Greenway
by Tea Cooper
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Pub Date Nov 01 2023 | Archive Date Oct 01 2023
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Description
From a bestselling Australian author, this compellingly realised novel brings to life the story of an enigmatic figure, wife to feted colonial architect Francis Greenway, and asks, whose hand really shaped Sydney? Who is the talented Mrs Greenway?
1814 Sydney When Mary Greenway, freshly arrived from the old country, steps into the maelstrom of Sydney Town with three children at her skirts, she has high hopes of a new beginning, despite having little money and a husband in irons. After all, the sudden death of her sadistic first husband has meant freedom from her gilded cage and Francis Greenway is an architect of some promise, under the protection of Admiral Phillip himself.
Mary herself is a woman of great resources and an even greater creative passion, a passion that will surely burn through anything that the filthy, burgeoning, vitality of colonial Sydney can throw at her. Soon ensconced in a tiny cottage in George Street, Mary sets about moulding a life for her family from the unpromising clay of this new colony, with a determination fired in equal parts by guilt for her disastrous past action that nearly brought ruin to them all and desire to see her true calling realised.
When she is befriended by Elizabeth Macquarie it seems that fate is smiling on them with the promise of a better life in her grasp. But fate is a difficult mistress and with past secrets to keep, and current betrayals on the brink of discovery, the stakes are higher than ever. With Mary's grip on this new life slipping, will her past lies come back to haunt her?
Advance Praise
Praise for The Butterfly Collector
'The Butterfly Collector is another exceptional historical novel by Aussie author Tea Cooper, and I thoroughly enjoyed it' Goodreads review
'Five stars from me, I highly recommend this book and a must read for fans of Australian historical fiction' Netgalley review
'The book captivates you from the moment you start reading' Netgalley review
'The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper is a delightful story' NetGalley review
'Settle in, get comfy, and pay attention...because this is a story you will happily want to absorb!'
'Weaving some of Australia's most fascinating historical facts in with some tantalizingly clever fiction, Tea Cooper has built a richly complex story with an equally rich and complex cast of well developed characters' NetGalley Review
'We are taken on an amazing journey of unfolding mysteries, where pieces of a long standing puzzle are cunningly brought together to reveal some astonishing new truths' NetGalley Review
'Another excellent novel by Tea Cooper' NetGalley review
'The story is an intriguing mystery I am sure lovers of historical fiction will enjoy all the attention to detail' NetGalley Review
'Fast paced with lots of action' NetGalley review
'The Butterfly Collector is another exceptional historical novel by Aussie author Tea Cooper, and I thoroughly enjoyed it' Goodreads review
'A twisty, involved historical mystery which I highly recommend' Goodreads review
'What a wonderful book, I highly recommend it' NetGalley review
'She has extensively researched her topic and cleverly woven fact and fiction to create a story that will both entertain and educate. I can recommend this book to lovers of Australian stories and Historical Fiction.' NetGalley Review
'Five stars from me, I highly recommend this book and a must read for fans of well written Australian historical fiction.' Karenreadsbooks Blog
'Before too long I was so drawn in to this story that I even spent one night dreaming about it' IgniteLit
'What a story!' IgniteLit
'Absolutely recommend!' NetGalley Review
'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this all the way through' NetGalley Review
'The first thing that drew me in with this one was the stunningly magical cover but the story that Tea Cooper tells is even more noteable' NetGalley Review
'My thanks MS Cooper for another keeper, this is one that I highly recommend' Historical Romance Reviews Blog
'Tea Cooper has again researched so well and added fact and fiction together to bring her readers a brilliant story' Historical Romance Reviews Blog
'Highly recommended for people who enjoy this genre' NetGalley Review
'Come along for the fascinating trip, you will not want to put this one down' Goodreads Review
'A wonderful read for lovers of Australian historical fiction' NetGalley Review
Tea Cooper always gives reason to celebrate as her books guarantee great escapism
'Tea has beautifully captured time and place in this wonderful story.' Greatreadsandtealeaves blog
'From strong protagonists, to family drama and mystery, to the breathtaking vistas of the bush with the magnificent flight of the butterflies - I highly recommend the tale that is, The Butterfly Collector with its tale of strength and persistence.' Greatreadsandtealeaves blog
'The depth of Cooper's research is apparent on every page and her descriptive prose is very evocative: the sights, sounds and smells of both inner-city Sydney and the Australian bush are particularly well-rendered.' NetGalley review
'The element of mystery will keep the reader enthralled through to the final pages of this superb Australian historical fiction.' NetGalley review
'The way the author entwines elements of nature through her stories is what captivates me. The historical side of all of the author's stories are very well researched and blended with fiction in a way that the reader becomes a part of the character's journey.' NetGalley review
'Fantastic conceptualisation and characters to support her sublime storytelling style.' NetGalley Review
'Another intriguing piece of Australian historical fiction by Tea Cooper.' NetGalley review
'Tea Cooper delivers again with The Butterfly Collector, a fabulous blend of history and fiction in a novel that kept me on my toes till the end.' NetGalley review
Praise for The Girl in the Painting
'Cooper excels at creating strong and unique female characters set within interesting backdrops of Australian social history.' - Historical Novel Society
Praise for The Woman in the Green Dress
'Boasts strong female protagonists, an infectious fascination with the past, and the narrative skill to weave multiple timelines into a satisfying whole...smartly edited, cleanly written...easy to devour.' - Sydney Morning Herald
Praise for The Naturalist's Daughter
'Cooper is a welcome inclusion to the rising ranks of female-centred historical Australian novels.' - The Herald Sun
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781867239192 |
| PRICE | A$32.99 (AUD) |
| PAGES | 384 |
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