The Postmistress

Maiden's Creek, Book 1

By: Alison Stuart

Narrated by: Jennifer Vuletic

To forge a new life, she must first deal with her past...

1871. Adelaide Greaves and her young son have found sanctuary in the Australian town of Maiden's Creek, where she works as a postmistress. The rough Victorian goldmining settlement is a hard place for a woman – especially as the other women in town don't know what to make of her – but through force of will and sheer necessity, Adelaide carves out a role.

But her past is coming to find her, and the embittered and scarred Confederate soldier Caleb Hunt, in town in search of gold and not without a dark past of his own, might be the only one who can help. Can Adelaide trust him? Can she trust anyone?

When death and danger threaten – some from her past, some borne of the Australian bush – she must swallow her pride and turn to Caleb to join her in the fight, a fight she is determined to win...

©2020 Alison Brideson (P)2026 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

'Meticulously researched and brilliantly realised, Alison Stuart's novel of vengeance, love and the power of a determined woman is hugely enjoyable.' (Tea Cooper, author of The Woman in the Green Dress)

'Do yourself a favour and curl up with a coffee and take a trip back in time to Victoria's goldmining era.' (Better Reading Australia)

'The Postmistress off to a satisfying close, I give this title my highest recommendation. Five full stars.' (Mrs B's Book Reviews)