The Penny Heart

This audiobook follows Mary Jebb, who escapes her death sentence but faces a seven-year imprisonment in Botany Bay, determined to leave a lasting mark through a promise engraved on two pennies she sends to those responsible for her fate. Meanwhile, Grace Moore, a shy artist seeking escape and love through marriage, becomes entangled in a mysterious and dangerous world revealed through the exchange of these symbolic tokens. The story explores themes of perseverance, secrets, and the complexities of human relationships in a tumultuous historical setting.