{"title":"Roxane Dhand","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the talented author Roxane Dhand. Known for her captivating historical fiction, Dhand transports readers to a bygone era with her richly detailed narratives and vivid characterisation. Each book is a journey through time, filled with intricate plots and evocative settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works are \u003cem\u003eThe Orphan of Good Hope\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Pearler's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e. In \u003cem\u003eThe Orphan of Good Hope\u003c\/em\u003e, Dhand weaves a compelling tale of survival and resilience set against the backdrop of 19th-century British colonial endeavours. The novel artfully explores themes of identity and belonging, drawing readers into the lives of its dynamic characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pearler's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers to the remote and beautiful landscapes of Western Australia. In this story, Dhand delves into the perilous world of pearl diving, revealing the intrigue and danger of this exotic trade. It’s a gripping narrative enriched by historical insights and a strong, determined protagonist who defies the conventions of her time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoxane Dhand's books are perfect for those who love to lose themselves in history and adventure. Each page-turner offers not just a story, but a deep dive into the past, making her novels treasured additions to any historical fiction collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-orphan-of-good-hope-by-roxane-dhand-9780143789666","title":"The Orphan of Good Hope","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransport yourself from the canals of Amsterdam, across the waves, to the rough-and-tumble frontier town at the Cape of Good Hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of the bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Pearler's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, a riveting novel of seventeenth-century romance and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1683 life is gruelling for the young women in Amsterdam's civic orphanage. The sole light in Johanna Timmerman's existence is her forbidden love for Frans, an orphan in the boys' section who has a smile like sunshine. Then he is gone, whisked across the globe to the Dutch East India Company's nascent colony at Good Hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFloriane Peronneau's privileged world is pleasant and fulfilling until she discovers that it is all built on lies. Far from being the devoted gentleman he seems, her husband Claes is a womanising degenerate who has led them to the edge of ruin. And the forces are closing in on him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Johanna's love drives her to make a shocking bargain to secure passage to the Cape, Floriane is caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. The two women's lives could not be more different. 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A dangerous husband. A forbidden love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 1912, and Maisie Porter stands on the deck of the SS Oceanic as England fades from view. Her destination is Buccaneer Bay in Australia's far north-west. Her purpose—marriage to her cousin Maitland, a wealthy pearling magnate—and a man she has never met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso on board is William Cooper, the Royal Navy's top man. Following a directive from the Australian government, he and eleven other 'white' divers have been hired to replace the predominantly Asian pearling crews. However, Maitland and his fellow merchants have no intention of employing the costly Englishmen for long...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaisie arrives in her new country to a surprisingly cool reception. Already confused by her hastily arranged marriage, she is shocked at Maitland's callous behaviour towards her—while finding herself increasingly drawn to the intriguing Cooper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Maisie's new husband is harbouring secrets—deadly secrets. 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