Historical fiction

  • The Pillars of the earth

    Creator

    Follett, Ken

    Abstract

    Saga set in medieval Britain telling of the lives of a group of men and women whose destinies are fatefully linked with the building of a cathedral.

    Publisher (Source)

    Fairfield Gardens

    Queensland Narrating Service

    Not specified
  • The group settler's wife

    Creator

    Jacobs, Anna

    Abstract

    Travel back to 1924 and experience the early days of group settlement in Northcliffe with Maggie Spencer, sharing her joys and sorrows.

    Publisher (Source)

    Northcliffe : Southern Forest Arts, 2006

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Not specified
  • Wild lavender

    Creator

    Alexandra, Belinda

    Abstract

    At fourteen Simone Fleurier is sent to live a hard, impoverished life with her Aunt in Marseilles. Her dream is that one day she will be a famous singer and dancer. She discovers the local music hall and soon becomes the bright light of Paris. But Nazi troops occupy the city and Simone must make a decision that will lead her into great danger.

    Publisher (Source)

    North Hobart, Tas.

    Hear A Book Service

    Not specified
  • Twopenny rainbows

    Creator

    Jacobs, Anna

    Abstract

    'Twopenny rainbows' continues the story of the younger sisters of Keara Michaels, the heroine of 'A Pennyworth of Sunshine', following their fortunes from nineteenth-century Ireland to the brave new world of Australia.

    Publisher (Source)

    [London] : Soundings, c2004

    Not specified
  • They came with courage

    Creator

    Price, Colin

    Abstract

    She came with courage and determination. This is the story of a young girl who came to the Avon Valley in Western Australia to be married at the end of the nineteenth century. Life was not easy, but she was supported by her neighbours, whose kindness at times of difficulty, was typical of country people to this day.

    Publisher (Source)

    Winthrop, W.A. : Qawra Press, 2004

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Not specified
  • They came to a country

    Creator

    Price, Colin

    Abstract

    Fictional account of pioneering life in the Swan Valley.

    Publisher (Source)

    Cottesloe, W.A. : Resource Press, 2003

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Not specified
  • 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