Currency Lass

by Reeson Margaret

5.5" x 8.5" x 0.75" Published in Australia and New Zealand.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Australia

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was going to be like a collection of entries from Mary Lawry's diary, but it's not (which I thought was good.) As well as being an interesting story, it was also interesting to read how life was a couple of centuries ago - especially in places I know. It's a fairly easy read, and I enjoyed it.:)

[Embly · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the premise of this story. The author has taken a real person, real events and used diary entries and letters to bring substance and truth to the story. The descriptions were all the more accurate for being the descriptions of Mary herself. However I got a little tired of “... as Walter wrote in his diary/letter...” to introduce the quotes.
My other annoyance, stupid perhaps, as Mary WAS the daughter of a reverend, a wife of a reverend and a sister of a reverend, but it had too much theology, not enough history.

[Kirstie Sheehy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this a fascinating look into early colonial life in Australia covering faith, missions, and family.