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GOLD IS FOUND AND SO IS LOVEHow can one simple question change so many people?It's the 1840s and discoveries across the Blue Mountains continue. Major Mitchell's new road is complete, towns are planned and being built. Abundant land is available for those who want it.William "Wills" Lockley, 18, has laid a solid foundation for a respectable career as a blacksmith, but the Lockley lust for adventure flows deeply within his veins. He dreads the monotony of work at the blacksmith's forge and yearns for adventure in a new frontier.Wills meets six Englishmen who have the means to make his dreams come true. What they discover change the Colony and their lives forever. Gold fever ensues.Now on the road West, Wills has to deal with an uncertain romance. Does she even want him?

Lockleys of Parramatta Series Book 4The Earl's ShadowWho or what is the 'shadow'? How does it affect so many?Clean Historical Fiction set in Parramatta, Australia and London in 1860s.The Earl's Shadow is revered and spoken about with awe, but what is it and how does it change the Empire?*****Charles Lockley is the Earl of Coxheath, but he spent his youth as a convict in Parramatta; having no idea he had a title. He had minimal education and has few social skills. Will his family will follow the path in life he had shown them? His beloved Sal is his strength who has walked beside him for the past fifty years.Charlie is his eldest son and heir to the title. This is an inheritance he does not want, however, this is thrust upon him. Gracie is the love of his life and without her support, Charlie would collapse. Can he refuse the title?When Charles has a brush with death followed by a near death experience. The ramifications of this ultimately change the Empire. Major Ned Grace is his life long friend, who defied authority and befriended a convict. The families plan a visit to London. It is there that all the events of Charles's life finally fall into place.But... how does the Cobb and Co. coach driver Jim Leslie fit in? Why is he concerned about the Earl?And precisely what is 'The Earl's Shadow' that he speaks about?What happens when the 'Shadow' is gone?*****'The Earl's Shadow' is the fourth book in a 100 year family saga of Colonial and convict Australia. Set in the convict era Parramatta.*****If you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powter's 'The Earl's Shadow' An absorbing grandfather's tale of being true to yourself, honouring God and standing up for what you believe.Buy 'The Earl's Shadow' to find out about the wonderful Lockley family.(The convict side this saga is loosely inspired by the author's convict family history) The family saga continues when his grandchildren pick up his baton with "Once a Jolly Swagman" and "Jonty's Journey."

Lockleys of Parramatta Series, Book 5Once a Jolly Swagman1870s Parramatta and Kent. Clean Historical Fiction set in Australian during the 1870s.An old battered billy can contain the secrets of an incredible lifeRick's father, Wills, ran away when a lad and now he will do the same. *****Rick Lockley is the youngest son and everyone presumes he will follow in his brother's footsteps and work at the family business, but Rick want to travel and see the world. He overhears something that turns his world upside down.Mary Louise Evans has loved Rick all her life, however, she is equally horrified when they overhear her mother's plans for their union. Will they have no say in if they wish to marry? A plot is hatched and with Mary Lou's assistance Rick runs away.Jack is an enigmatic swagman who befriends Rick on his first night on the road. He hides his identity even after he comes to live with them. His old black billy can reveals far more than expected.Who is this old man and why does he know so much about Rick's family?*****'Once a Jolly Swagman' is the fifth book in a 100 year family saga of Colonial and convict Australia. Set in the convict era Parramatta.*****If you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powter's 'Once a Jolly Swagman' A clean historical tale love, adventure and enduring friendships.Buy 'Once a Jolly Swagman' to find out about Rick and Jack's adventure.Inspired by twenty of The Seekers songs.If you loved this book, Luke's son-in-law, Jonty's story is found in 'Jonty's Journey' Jeweller Jonty Evans must head to Africa to source gems.

Jonty's JourneyGems, Love, Artists and a Golden LionAustralia and South Africa 1880-1902Sydney Jeweller, Jonty Evans' passion for gems takes him to Africa at a volatile time. He finds the diamonds he's looking for and gets given a lion cub. Then Jonty gets kidnapped. His experiences in the Transvaal plunge him into questioning everything he knows of life. Soon nightmares haunt him.On return home, he nearly messes up his love life with his beloved Lottie before it even starts, and he struggles to settle. His wife's father, Luke Lockley from Parramatta, takes him in hand and points him to someone who can help.He's recalled to Africa as a liaison and reconnects with his lion, Chimbu, when he saves the life of his security detail. His life journey introduces him to the most amazing Heidelberg artists, politicians, poets, rebels, and the scapegoat soldier Harry Breaker Morant. Can Jonty bury the past and regain the peace he's lost? Will Lottie stay with him on him life journey?

Long-listed in 2023 Historical Fiction Company CompetitionNo More, My LoveSet in England in the 1820s and Newcastle, Australia, then back to the woollen mills of England in the 1830sDestined for heartbreak, then life hands them hope.Will love blossom despite challenges?*****Jess Elkin's life is shattered by a tragedy that takes her daughter's life, and then she is widowed only hours later. She seeks the peace that the disaster has stolen. A carriage accident brings Jess into Marcus's life. After meeting her, woollen mill owner and business-orientated Marcus Ryan must choose between duty and his heart.A funeral, lies and greed are followed by a false charge that sees her transported to another continent.Marcus follows his heart and makes her a promise never to leave her alone again.Jess loves the life on their sheep farm in the Hunter Valley of NSW. However, duty to his staff means he must break his vow and travel for work, but he vanishes.When news reaches her, Jess's world collapses again, but she must stay strong and trust that he will do everything he can to gain his freedom because he loves her.Will Marcus ever be able to keep his promise and return to her?Will she ever see him again?***** 'No More, My Love' is a colonial convict historical fiction story in the standalone 'Convict Stain Collection' that takes you back to a simpler time when simply surviving was a battle won. A Clean Historical Fiction StoryIf you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powter's 'No More, My Love, ' an absorbing tale of love and survival in the face of adversity.Buy 'No More, My Love' to find out if he is true to his word.