The Saddler’s Song

The Saddler’s Song

London 1790s to Parramatta 1840s

The Strains of Starting Again.

George Ellis is the son of a tanner, living on the outskirts of London. Alone and hurting after a disease takes his family, he seeks a new life, setting up a business in New South Wales. His beloved violin is his most treasured possession, and his talent for making music is hidden from all but a select few.

Ben Parker, a saddler, is also heading to the colony. Combining their skills to start afresh in a new world, the young men find accommodation with a family. Two of the daughters steal their hearts - but how will the business survive in a stock-starved land where access to leather is limited? What is the saddler’s song, and why is it so special?
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The Saddler’s Song is a step back in time to our colonial convict historical past, before the entertainment of the current day. Many played instruments, and the evenings were spent listening to music or gathered around a piano.
This is the second book in the Early Colonial Trilogy that takes you back to a simpler time when simply surviving was a battle won.

Set in the infant town of Parramatta in the Convict era, post the Rum Rebellion.

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If you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powter’s ’The Saddler’s Son.’ An absorbing tale of the early colonial days in the penal colony of New South Wales.

Buy ’The Saddler’s Song’ to find out about George’s incredible talent.