Downfall

Journey back to the unforgiving 1800s, where two lives torn from their roots collide in an extraordinary tale of courage, resilience, and defiance. Robert Bright from Cambridge, and Mary Anne Goulden, a fiesty soul from the gritty streets of London's east end, found themselves ripped away from family and thrust onto a treacherous voyage aboard prison ships bound for a distant world.

As they face the iron grip of a colonial Governor's oppressive regime, the question looms: can they endure the relentless trials and tribulations of their new lives? Against all odds, can they carve out a future of their own? Theirs is a true story that will inspire, a testament to the human spirit's unyielding determination in the face of adversity. Discover the astonishing journey of Robert and Mary Anne as they navigate an unforgiving world, where hope shines even in the darkest of times.

★★★★★   "I couldn't put it down"

★★★★★   "Fascinating and very well researched"

★★★★★   "Wonderfully descriptive narrative makes for a most immersive and engaging reading experience"

Did they beat the system?