Look for the Red Umbrella by Geoff McArthur.
Rosemary’s Book of the Week
Look for the Red Umbrella | Geoff McArthur
Of the thousands who headed to the Australian Goldfields in the 1850s to find riches, not all would search for gold…
With fortunes to be made in trade and business in these booming populations, only those with the courage and fortitude to survive in a ruthless commercial environment would eventually succeed.
‘Look for the Red Umbrella’ tells the true story of a woman who achieved this and much more, overcoming personal tragedies, family scandals and fierce opposition to make her mark as a business and community leader in a new city dominated by men.
With a husband whose hubris brought the family to its knees, this very real tale of deceit, tragedy and courage plays out in the shops and streets of Victorian-era Ballarat.
A story you’ll barely believe happened!
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Book launch
Geoff launched his book on 17th August with Collins Booksellers Ballarat on Lydiard
If you didn’t get a chance to go, don’t miss his presentation at Twilight Talks this Wednesday 30 August.
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