Historical Novel by the Authors of Mutiny on the Bounty

An interesting historical novel by the authors of Mutiny on the Bounty. The novel describes the life of Hugh Tallant, as told by himself.

Plot Summary

Hugh Tallant, an American, is convicted in London of highway robbery and is exported as a convict to New South Wales, Australia, as part of the First Fleet. The story shows its readers the hardship of the convicts who arrived on the First Fleet, as well as the even worse conditions endured by the convicts of the Second Fleet.

Reading Experience

Because the historical data is given as part of a fictional story, the book makes both an interesting and pleasant read.