Discover Australia! The Secret River by Kate Grenville (2005)
Discover Australia! The Secret River by Kate Grenville (2005)
It is an adventure novel set in colonial Australia.
The story follows William Thornhill, a poor waterman from England, who is transported to Australia as a convict.
After completing his sentence, he is determined to make a life for himself and his family in the new land.
He discovers a secret river that could be his and his family's salvation.
Along his journey, Thornhill encounters Indigenous characters and discovers a complex relationship between European settlers and the Indigenous people.
He must grapple with his own conscience as he navigates this relationship, as well as his own desires and ambition.
Thornhill's story is a reflection of Australia's tumultuous history and colonial past.
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