THE WOMAN IN THE GREEN DRESS
For readers who loved Remarkable Creatures, The Naturalist's Daughter and The Birdman's Wife
Green—the colour of envy, the colour deep within an opal, the colour of poison
Green—the colour of envy, the colour deep within an opal, the colour of poison
1853 Mogo Creek, NSW
Della Atterton, bereft at the loss of her parents, is holed up in the place she loves best: the beautiful Hawkesbury in New South Wales. Happiest following the trade her father taught her, taxidermy, Della has no wish to return to Sydney. But the unexpected arrival of Captain Stefan von Richter on a quest to retrieve what could be Australia's first opal, precipitates Della's return to Sydney and her Curio Shop of Wonders, where she discovers her enigmatic aunt, Cordelia, is selling more than curiosities to collectors. Strange things are afoot and Della, a fly in a spider's web, is caught up in events with unimaginable consequences…
1919 Sydney, NSW
When London teashop waitress Fleur Richards inherits land and wealth in Australia from her husband, Hugh, killed in the war, she wants nothing to do with it. After all, accepting it will mean Hugh really is dead. But Hugh's lawyer is insistent, and so she finds herself ensconced in the Berkeley Hotel on Bent St, Sydney, the reluctant owner of a Hawkesbury property and an old curio shop, now desolate and boarded up.
As the real story of her inheritance unravels, Fleur finds herself in the company of a damaged returned soldier Kip, holding a thread that takes her deep into the past, a thread that could unravel a mystery surrounding an opal and a woman in a green dress; a green that is the colour of envy, the colour buried deep within an opal, the colour of poison…
Della Atterton, bereft at the loss of her parents, is holed up in the place she loves best: the beautiful Hawkesbury in New South Wales. Happiest following the trade her father taught her, taxidermy, Della has no wish to return to Sydney. But the unexpected arrival of Captain Stefan von Richter on a quest to retrieve what could be Australia's first opal, precipitates Della's return to Sydney and her Curio Shop of Wonders, where she discovers her enigmatic aunt, Cordelia, is selling more than curiosities to collectors. Strange things are afoot and Della, a fly in a spider's web, is caught up in events with unimaginable consequences…
1919 Sydney, NSW
When London teashop waitress Fleur Richards inherits land and wealth in Australia from her husband, Hugh, killed in the war, she wants nothing to do with it. After all, accepting it will mean Hugh really is dead. But Hugh's lawyer is insistent, and so she finds herself ensconced in the Berkeley Hotel on Bent St, Sydney, the reluctant owner of a Hawkesbury property and an old curio shop, now desolate and boarded up.
As the real story of her inheritance unravels, Fleur finds herself in the company of a damaged returned soldier Kip, holding a thread that takes her deep into the past, a thread that could unravel a mystery surrounding an opal and a woman in a green dress; a green that is the colour of envy, the colour buried deep within an opal, the colour of poison…
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An exciting, moving and satisfying read. Australian Books + Publishing
'Boasts strong female protagonists, an infectious fascination with the past, and the narrative skill to weave multiple timelines into a satisfying whole ...smartly edited, cleanly written, easy to devour.' Fairfax Media
A freshly drawn, bittersweet saga that draws nuggets of ‘truth’ with timeless magic and might-have-beens. North and South Magazine NZ
A historical fairy tale with a whodunit twist ... Good Land Book Club
A rich historical fiction novel about the choices we make, and the unimaginable consequences that can unravel for us, and those who come after us. Spanning two different timelines the story is incredibly intricate and detailed, taking the reader into a fascinating journey into Australia’s past… Better Reading
A mesmerising read with just the right amount of adventure, romance and mystery Startsat60
I was captivated by not only the strength and determination of the two women, but also the cast of secondary characters … a masterfully crafted tale of mystery and intrigue. Great Reads and Tea Leaves
A breathtakingly beautiful novel … well written and cleverly structured … Chapter Ichi
Refreshing and unique ... a thrilling whirl of mystery, romance and danger. This magical tale weaves together two storylines with a heart pounding finish that is drop dead gorgeous. J'nell Ciesielshi, author The Socialite.
Readers of Kate Morton and Beatriz Williams will be dazzled...an evocative world of mystery and romance in this deeply researched book. There is a Dickensian flair to Cooper's carefully constructed world of lost inheritance and found treasures. Rachel McMillan, author of The London Restoration.
'Boasts strong female protagonists, an infectious fascination with the past, and the narrative skill to weave multiple timelines into a satisfying whole ...smartly edited, cleanly written, easy to devour.' Fairfax Media
A freshly drawn, bittersweet saga that draws nuggets of ‘truth’ with timeless magic and might-have-beens. North and South Magazine NZ
A historical fairy tale with a whodunit twist ... Good Land Book Club
A rich historical fiction novel about the choices we make, and the unimaginable consequences that can unravel for us, and those who come after us. Spanning two different timelines the story is incredibly intricate and detailed, taking the reader into a fascinating journey into Australia’s past… Better Reading
A mesmerising read with just the right amount of adventure, romance and mystery Startsat60
I was captivated by not only the strength and determination of the two women, but also the cast of secondary characters … a masterfully crafted tale of mystery and intrigue. Great Reads and Tea Leaves
A breathtakingly beautiful novel … well written and cleverly structured … Chapter Ichi
Refreshing and unique ... a thrilling whirl of mystery, romance and danger. This magical tale weaves together two storylines with a heart pounding finish that is drop dead gorgeous. J'nell Ciesielshi, author The Socialite.
Readers of Kate Morton and Beatriz Williams will be dazzled...an evocative world of mystery and romance in this deeply researched book. There is a Dickensian flair to Cooper's carefully constructed world of lost inheritance and found treasures. Rachel McMillan, author of The London Restoration.
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