The Captive’s Song

Amanda Deed

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Rhiza Edge
03 July 2024

Historical romance; Historical fiction; Religious & spiritual fiction; Young Adult

Freedom is a pipe dream. At least, that’s what Olivia Cruikshank believes. Transported to Van Diemen’s Land for petty theft, she has lost all hope. Six years in and out of the Cascades Female Factory has taught her none can be trusted and that her future, like her innocence, are as a vapour in the breeze.

Until Michael Reeve shows up — a prison guard unlike any other. What kind of turnkey shows compassion instead of cruelty, encouragement instead of scorn? He talks and acts like Olivia matters. Like her future matters. And he’s not about to give up, despite opposition from every angle. Opposition that hints of danger ahead.

Can Olivia learn to trust before it’s too late? Will Mick’s kindness lead to love, or will it be his undoing?

The Captive’s Song is an Australian retelling with elements of Rapunzel, complete with a tower, a long braid and a beautiful song.

Edited by: Amanda Deed
Imprint: Rhiza Edge
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm,
ISBN: 9781761111464
ISBN 10: 1761111469
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 03 July 2024
Recommended Age: From 12 to 19 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Amanda Deed is an award-winning author of historical romance novels set in colonial Australia. Based in Melbourne, she loves spending time with family, playing music, and walking in the bush. Amanda works as an office administrator when she isn’t writing stories that explore themes of faith and hope.

Reviews for The Captive’s Song

“Informative, emotional and gut wrenching to read Olivia’s story. Tears will be shed. Highly recommended for mature readers.” * Sunday Telegraph * “As a result of her thorough research, the author has been able to construct a page turning narrative … which gives the reader a greater insight into the cruel treatment, and punishment of the vulnerable convict women by their wardens.” * Blue Wolf Reviews *