Author Anthea Hodgson, The Palace of Lost Virtue, 21 June 2026

Author Anthea Hodgson, The Palace of Lost Virtue, 21 June 2026

From Remember When with Harvey Deegan by 6PR

June 21, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

Anthea Hodgson discusses her novel 'The Palace of Lost Virtue', exploring themes of friendship and resilience among women during the gold rush.

Anthea Hodgson - Author   *The Palace of Lost Virtue* In 1898, Marigold Harrington arrives on the goldfields of Western Australia with conviction in her heart. The daughter of a prospector and a proud member of the Christian Women’s Temperance Union, she dreams of rescuing women the gold rush has forgotten, those trapped in the shadows of brothels and bars. Across town, Pansy Arlington presides over the Palace of Pleasure, her own small empire built from ruin. When Marigold arrives at her door, offering God’s forgiveness, Pansy surprises her with unexpected kindness. The two women spark an unlikely friendship, but in a rough, lawless town built on greed and desire, their bond will be tested by betrayal, violence and a crime that will echo through the years. Inspired by true events and the real women of the gold rush,  The Palace of Lost Virtue dares to rewrite history books, giving voice to the lives of the formidable women who lived and died in the goldfields. By the bestselling author of  The War Nurses , this is a lively and colourful tale about loyalty, forgiveness and freedom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: Harvey Deegan

Guest: Anthea Hodgson

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Organizations: Christian Women’s Temperance Union

Books & works: The Palace of Lost Virtue

Places: Western Australia

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