'The Wreck' by Meg Keneally - due out September 3rd, 2020!

Bravery of the highest order is seen in what some call a rebel, a radical but definitely a stowaway, shipwreck survivor! This is a woman on a mission and this woman’s name is Sarah McCaffrey who flees a rebellion in London and boards the Serpent ship heading for the colony of New South Wales. But before she sets foot on Australia’s rustic shores, the trial for survival begins. Once in the new land, she finds friendship, sadness, love and eventually forgiveness. Into this strange new existence, she is thrust where her beliefs are challenged and her heart shattered but she discovers there are other ways to bring about the much-needed changes in society.

I sincerely loved Meg Keneally’s second solo The Wreck. This upcoming release due out September 3rd, 2020, published by Echo Publishing, is masterfully written and one of the most incredible novels I have ever read. It is brilliant in setting, direction, dialogue, plot and characterisation and will keep you turning page after page cheering, weeping and motivated. 

I loved Sarah from the very start and the unfolding of Mrs Thistle's character was pure genius. She's one lady I would want on my side! With some interesting common threads between them, their union leads the reader down some fascinating roads and detours. Mrs Thistle’s mentorship also helps Sarah grow in ways she would never have anticipated. 

I was deeply moved by the story and characters. Also, the detail of each authentic setting drew me in and my experience was heightened by it. This is a novel that would do well on the big screen. 

I highly recommend this novel to every person who enjoys intelligent historical adventures and exquisite writing. I give it a 10 out of 5 as it is just that perfect! Meg, her publisher and team have produced a winner. Don’t miss this release due out in September 2020. 

Thanks to Meg and Echo Publishing for an advanced copy. My comments are sincere and an honest review of how I see this novel.