This was a fantastic read. I have never ever thought about Mary Bligh before and to meet such a brave, fortitudinous, courageous and stubborn woman lurking in the history pages was incredible! What a woman! What a story! I don’t know enough early colonial Australian history so it was wonderful to have the opportunity to get to know the people behind the suburbs and streets..just an incredible reading experience. Completely recommend, thank you Allen and Unwin for the gift of That Bligh Girl
I’m so recommending this one as a Hissy Fic/ wondering women novel. I think the ladies will love it! It’s all the strength, resilience and fortitude of a person that they love and combined with it an incredibly forgotten piece of history. I know Sue Williams the author of That Bligh Girl said she was astounded Australians didn’t know their own history like they should, and this story of Mary Bligh really highlights my own lack of knowledge. I loved this novel for that opportunity to think more about our past. It is such a great read
