The Ship's Midwife

Released: June 7, 2023
Length: 9 hrs 2 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: HarperAudio

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Set aboard a cramped emigrant ship heading for Brisbane in 1850, this gripping story follows orphaned Sarah Hallow and her newfound friend Bridie as they navigate the challenges of a typhus outbreak that threatens everyone on board. As they care for fellow passengers and confront the deadly disease, their hopes for a new life in Australia are tested by illness, love, and survival. Inspired by true events, this emotionally powerful novel explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the human spirit confronting adversity.

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