Monthly Archives: November 2013

Take the chapter challenge! Can you read the free opening chapters of A Distant Prospect and not be hooked? Your free sample chapters can be read on your Amazon Kindle or Kobo eReader, Android or iOS device or any computer. Get your free chapters here by choosing to download the free sample, […]

Five chapters free on Kindle or Kobo

November 22, 2013 in Promotion by francis

In 1928, the arches of the Bridge were still two years from meeting, but already this massive undertaking was a sign of confidence for a hopeful future, one worthy of such a mighty public work. In A Distant Prospect its slow but inexorable progress symbolises the hope of a better […]

Sydney Harbour Bridge

November 19, 2013 in Lucy Straughan / Morgan Straughan / Sydney by francis

“Infantile paralysis. No known treatment. Do the best you can with the symptoms presenting themselves.” – telegram to trainee bush nurse, Sister Elizabeth Kenny, in 1909. By 1910, the doctor who sent this telegram was amazed to learn that she had treated six children with poliomyelitis, and none were crippled […]

Polio in the 1920s, Sister Kenny and Lucy’s pain

November 17, 2013 in Lucy Straughan / Morgan Straughan / Polio / Suffering by francis

By popular demand, we proudly announce the Kindle edition of A Distant Prospect, with a special launch weekend list price of USD9.99/AUD10.49, for such a BIG read (the hardback runs to 608 pages). Get it now from any Amazon store, including the new Amazon.com.au, Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk. The free sample […]