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Win 1 Of 15 Copies Of The Governor, His Wife And His Mistress By Sue Williams

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From the bestselling author of Elizabeth & Elizabeth and That Bligh Girl, comes another fascinating story of female friendship, betrayal and triumphs based on historical events. Here’s your chance to win a copy of The Governor, His Wife and His Mistress.

‘The very best historical fiction … Williams’ novel gives voice in a page-turning narrative to the compelling lives and experiences of two forgotten women of early colonial Australia.’ Melissa Ashley, author of The Naturalist of Amsterdam

‘I very much enjoyed That Bligh Girl, and eagerly look forward to reading its prequel.’ Judy Nunn, author of Black Sheep

When future governor Philip Gidley King sailed with the First Fleet to the new colony, he had his pick of the convict women to look after him.

Two years, and two sons, later, he set out back to England to provide a report on Sydney and its newly tamed Norfolk Island, as his mistress Ann Inett begged him to return to her and their children.

After a year and a half he did – but bringing with him a shocking secret that would cut her to the core, and change all their lives forevermore.

This is a story of tangled love affairs, female friendship, twisted loyalties, betrayals, hardship, male infidelity, and the tragedies and triumphs of life in a new land.

‘Williams skilfully shows the too-often overlooked impact women had on the early development of the colony.’ Meg Keneally, Weekend Australian

‘Superb narration and engrossing drama.’ Tom Keneally on That Bligh Girl

‘Williams draws a touching portrait of a friendship that manages to thrive despite difficulties small and large.’ Sydney Morning Herald/The Age on Elizabeth & Elizabeth

Please note this competition is open from 24th February 2025 until 24th May 2025 and is only available to members of Mouths Of Mums. This competition is a game of skill – answer in 50 words or less. We are unable to accept entries posted via facebook. Facebook LIKE functionality is not a requirement of entry to this competition. The winners of this competition will be published on this page. Winners’ name and address will be provided to the promoter of this competition and prizes will be sent to the address you have in Your Profile. Please ensure your details are up to date so that you receive your prize.

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  • I’d love to win this book to read and then swap with my mum and nanna in our monthly book club/swap. our little tradition keeps us connected and this one sounds great!

    This seems like a book my nanna would especially love!

  • I’ve been an avid reader since early childhood so many thanks to my dear Mum who passed from cancer when I was 17. In Brisbane in early days the only place we could go for books was in Paddington – a lending/exchange library of sorts – now 72 I still love to read – once I have read I would pass to my daughter-in-law who also loves books of an historical nature.

  • It sounds like a fantastic read, and one that might provide me with some insight into the lives of women in Colonial Australia. I don’t feel that I know a lot about this, and historical fiction is such an entertaining way to develop some understanding of other times.

  • The Governor, his Mistress and his wife, what more twists and turns could occur.

  • Love historical dramas, this sounds like an intriguing read!

  • I love reading books, especially historical fiction. Sue Williams is a wonderful author whose books are captivating and hard to put down.

  • I would like to win this book, as it sounds good and I love a good book with a cuppa

  • I live to read! I enter a different world and escape into happiness.

  • I love to read and i am always on the look out for a new book

  • Ti get lost in a book away from breakfast, school drop off, grocery shopping, cook clean, school pick up work dinner lunches sleep REPEAT

  • Historical love story !
    Bali trip approaching

  • I’d love to win this book because it’s the only way I’ll get five minutes of quiet—no kids interrupting for snacks or a lost toy!

  • Because I need something to read while pretending to “relax” – and I’ve probably read the back of cereal boxes too many times.

  • I love to read about true stories, and interesting to hear about the story as I’ve never read about it. I actually won’t goggle it in the hope of reading it.

  • Well I do admire the Author Sue Williams and her last That Bligh Girl, so this sounds quite interesting and I quite enjoy these types of stories as sometimes you feel as though you were there it can be quite realistic at times.

  • I love to get lost in a good book to help with the day to day stresses and pressures of life

  • Ive never read this genre or author before & i would love to read something different this year and broaden my horizons in reading.

  • I’m A bookworm and enjoy books where the character experiences different life test throughout the story. The front of the book is capturing and something I would definitely pick up if I was in a bookstore.

  • With winter approaching I read through winter or rainy days
    As I don’t like the cold
    So I take the opportunity to enjoy reading
    As we share our home with my daughter and grand daughters
    We share reading books

  • I love to read as this story explaining a real life.

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