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Remember Me

By: Lesley Pearse
Narrated by: Katy Sobey
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Remember Me by Lesley Pearse, read by Kerry Howard.

She made one mistake, and now she'll never see home again . . .

Mary, a Cornish mariner's daughter, makes the biggest mistake of her short life when she steals a silk hat. Convicted and sentenced to be transported to Australia, she endures horrific conditions aboard ship before landing in a brutal and barbaric country.

It will take all her courage just to survive.

But Mary is also determined to make something of herself in this rugged man's world. And she dreams that one day she will find a way of crossing the cruel seas that lie between her and home . . .

©2003 Lesley Pearse (P)2018 Penguin Audio Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance
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An incredibly moving story about the first fleet.
A great read about an amazing woman. I'd never thought about the people. Those transport ships were death buckets. Very sad.

Absolutely brilliant.

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What a fantastic story, engrossing from beginning to end. I’d never given much thought to the convicts who settled Australia but this book has truly opened my eyes. The hardships they endured are described so well in this book and Katy Sobey’s narration is wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed Remember Me.

Wonderful story

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If you love a true story and tale that takes you back in time, this book is for you. Beautifully written. Characters you fall in love with.

A must read/listen to!

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Absorbing read. The suffering of convicts and this woman's tragic journey back to her home is extraordinary.

Remarkable

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I really enjoyed this book, the more as it was based on an incredible true story. Highly recommend it!

Another one of Lesley Pearse's fantastic books

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I havent cried so much in a long time. What hardship but through it love, strength and determination

The travesties of life

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I really liked the story and the journey that Mary, her family and fellow convicts of the first fleet to Australia went on. My ancestor was also a convict on the Charlotte, he married a woman on the second fleet and I wonder if he knew Mary. The oral performance of the story was outstanding and I firmly believe if you listen to the story you will enjoy being with Mary on her journey as a convict and the groups escape. The story is based on historical fact and personal diaries of officers, troops and convicts. The story also gives many insights into the life and struggle of early Europeans in the first convict settlement in Australia. I enjoyed the story so much I’m about to listen to the story again.

Mary’s Resilience

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A beautiful and entertaining account of Mary Broad. What an adventure her life was. Loved this book!

What a story!

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I couldn’t put it down. Once I got used to the narrator being a reader rather than an actor, like in other books from this author. I love history wrapped up in a real life, with love, hate, jealousy and kindness. The phrase that jealousy outstrips all other emotions is so true. Could we endure such conditions today? I very much doubt it. This is about the settler grit that Kiwis and Aussies come from. An excellent depiction of Australia in 1780s.

A book that makes you reassess values

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I would have really enjoyed this story but it started at chapter 12.tried restarting but wouldn't. listened to the end then it started from chapter 1...annoying it ruined the whole story.

shame

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