I always love learning about little known history and this novel did not disappoint. Centering on events surrounding the disappearance of German explorer, Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, this novel takes readers on an imagined journey of a family closely linked with his explorations in Australia and subsequent vanishing.
Ms. Cooper did an excellent job in fleshing out her characters and really allows readers to become immersed in their plight. I appreciated the background into Leichhardt's story, as I had never heard of his exploration, and know very little Australian history. I especially welcomed the nod to the many female cartographers of the time, who were often overlooked because credit for their work was given to their husbands.
All in all, this was an engaging work of historical fiction. The mystery was entertaining and the setting was exquisitely rendered.
Many thanks to TLC Book Tours for inviting me on this book tour and to Harper Muse Books for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Read 12/13/21
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