The Queen of Storytellers is back - with a triumphant tale of one woman's struggle over adversity. In 1786 a fisherman's daughter from Cornwall called Mary Broad was sentenced to be hung for theft. But her sentence was commuted, and she was transported to Australia, one of the first convicts to arrive there. How Mary escaped the harsh existence of the colony and found true love, and how she was captured and taken back to London in chains, only to be released after a trial where she was defended by no less than James Boswell, is one of the most gripping and moving stories of human endeavour (based on an amazing true story) you will ever read.

2008-08-13 The best story ever told!

This is one of the best books I have ever read. Particularly because it is based on a true story. Mary Broad (Bryant) is awe inspiring. Her triumph over adversity, her determination, and the whole story of her and her fellow convicts should be taught in history at schools. I had never even heard of her before reading this book. I read on another review for the book To Brave Every Danger that Mary is worthy of having a statue erected in her name in Trafalgar Square - I couldn't agree more. I saw the dramatised version of her story on DVD, but it isn't a patch on reading the book. The TV company have missed so much out that you really must read the book, ideally before seeing the film version of her story. Mary was one great lady!