The Wearing of the Green
The Wearing of the Green
Shortlisted – NSW Premier’s History Awards 2023
-Young People’s History Prize
ARA HNSA Historical Novel Prize shortlist 2022, CBCA Notable 2023
Release Date 1 April 2022
Published by Walker Books Australia
9781760653583
When Biddy arrives in Melbourne from Ireland in 1850, she knows exactly what she’s going to do – find her rebellious big brother, Ewen. Her plans are derailed when he’s not there to meet her and she’s forced into a situation that is nothing like she expected. Faced with challenges and chased by luck, bad and good, Biddy must find strengths within herself to build a new life.
A powerful historical novel from award-winning author Claire Saxby which explores themes of racism, classism and gender expectations present in a growing nation.