The Soldier's Curse

A fast-paced and witty historical crime series set in the Port Macquarie penal settlement, this story follows Hugh Monsarrat, a gentleman convict with a complex past, who becomes entangled in a mysterious death after Honora, the commandant's wife, falls ill and dies. As suspicions arise and allegiances shift, Monsarrat and his unlikely friend, Hannah Mulrooney, must uncover the truth behind the poisoning and clear Mrs. Mulrooney’s name. The series promises engaging characters and a gripping quest for justice against the backdrop of a remote penal settlement.