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Violence
Some
The colonial penal system's brutality is depicted with historical authenticity — convict punishment, violence, and systemic cruelty are part of the world
Language
Barely any
Period-appropriate language
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual content is closed-door and emotionally charged
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking in the colonial setting
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The forbidden attraction and the power imbalance of the penal colony system create sustained psychological tension
What this book is about
Jessie Corbett lives in the brutal penal colony of Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), married to a surgeon with secrets. When an Irish convict named Gallagher is assigned to their property, the attraction between them is dangerous and impossible to ignore. Candice Proctor's Australian colonial historical romance is rich in historical detail and unflinching about the cruelty of the transportation system — a passionate love story set against authentic and often brutal history.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
The brutality of the convict transportation system depicted with historical accuracy
Forbidden attraction in a situation of extreme power imbalance
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