Publisher's Synopsis
Lockleys of Parramatta Series Book 1Hands Upon the Anvil
In a town full of convict ruffians, the blacksmiths forge is a place where all are equal, except the worker on the forge.
Clean Historical Fiction set in Parramatta, Australian in the early 1800s.
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Eddie Lockley is a convicts second son. He apprenticed himself to a blacksmith when only a child. He had big dreams but can't see a way for them to come to fruition. He dreams of helping his town grow. How can this young man in the making cause such change?
A daydreaming, Jenna Turner thrusts herself into his peaceful life and Eddie realises he wants her at his side forever. She too is a convict's daughter, but her feisty attitude to life keeps Eddie on his toes.
Adventures and revelations abound and they ruffle the lives of both families.
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'Hands Upon the Anvil' is the first book in a 100 year family saga of Colonial and convict Australia.
Set in the convict era Parramatta.
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If you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powter's 'Hands Upon the Anvil' An absorbing tale of love, big dreams and seeing them come to fruition.
Buy 'Hands Upon the Anvil' to find out about the wonderful Lockley family.
*****(The convict side this saga is loosely inspired by the author's convict family history.)
If you love this book, Wills's story is found in 'Out Where the Brolgas Dance.'
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