Talking Aussie Books with Darry Fraser

About this episode

Darry Fraser discusses her latest novel and her career as a bestselling Australian author.

Darry Fraser is a bestselling Australian author of some twenty books the latest of which is 'The Adventuress of Albany'. Published by HQ Fiction, 'The Adventuress of Albany ' follows Molly Bentley who in 1881 chafes against the constraints of English society and with her father's help ventures to the unknown in the bustling port city of Albany in Western Australia. What starts out as a quest for freedom turns into perilous journey where secrets are revealed and loyalties tested. A brilliant new novel from one of Australia's most loved historical fiction authors. Join Cassie Hamer as she chats with Darry about her longstanding career and the inspiration for her work.

People in this episode

Guest: Darry Fraser

Topics covered

• Australian authors
• historical fiction
• book discussion

Keywords

• The Adventuress of Albany
• Molly Bentley
• 1881
• Albany
• Western Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Adventuress of Albany

Books & works: Talking Aussie Books, The Adventuress of Albany

Places: Albany, Western Australia, Australia

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