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Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos: Adventures of a Yorkshire Lass Down Under in the ’60s by S Bavey

Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos’ by S. Bavey tells the true story, mainly through letters sent home, of a 24-year-old woman’s solo three-year trip from Yorkshire England to Australia in the 1960s.

Excerpt:

Prologue

“They’re taking away my passport for a whole two years! Whatever will I do if I hate it there, or no one likes me?”

Travelling alone to the other side of the world was a daunting prospect and as the day approached, the butterflies in my stomach were getting larger.
“You’ll be fine, Liz. Elsie and John will help you to get settled. Staying with them will be like a home away from home.” Mum was trying to be reassuring, but my nerves had got the better of me.
It was February 1960 and I was emigrating to Australia as part of the ‘Assisted Passage Migration Scheme’. Created in 1945 by the Australian government to attract people to live and work there for at least two years, this scheme was more commonly known as the ‘Populate or Perish’ policy. You could move to Australia for the princely sum of £10.00 if you had someone willing to sponsor you.

My mum’s friend, Elsie Fawcett and her husband, John, who lived in Perth, Western Australia, had agreed to sponsor me and I could live with them while I got my bearings, so I paid my money and became what was known as a ‘Ten Pound Pom’.
My passport was taken away and would be returned after a minimum of two years in Australia. I felt extremely nervous about the length of time I had to stay ‘Down Under’ in order to qualify for the scheme, particularly since I was going to be living with people I had never met, starting with friends of my mum and later moving on to stay with relatives I knew from conversation only. What would become of me if I couldn’t get a job and my money ran out before I was allowed to have my passport back?

Download Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos while it’s free on Amazon Nov. 6 – 10.

Past Revisited (Det. Thomas Clipper Mystery Book 4) by Richard Stockford

The everyday nuisance of the unknown disturbance call is an accepted fact of the police officer’s daily life. As often as not, these calls turn out to be totally insubstantial: nothing at the scene, no witnesses, no evidence, just another ripple in the fabric of the shift, unremarked and soon forgotten. Cops are used to arriving on scene after the fact. Occasionally, the responding officer is called upon to referee a fistfight or intercede in a domestic squabble or minor neighborhood dispute, chase a raccoon away from the trash cans, or counsel a rebellious kid, but rarely does the unknown disturbance call result in anything serious.

But then again, every once in a while…

Officer Evangeline Holly just made the light at the top of Main Street, turning left onto Union on her way up to Fourth. A four-year patrol veteran, Holly handled the cruiser with a practiced nonchalance, pleased at the prospect of some kind of action after a boring evening of traffic patrol on Main Street

Download Past Revisited by Richard Stockford while it’s on sale on Amazon November 4 – 10.

Marion Parker’s Abduction and Murder: A True Crime Murder by Sloan Mercer

Marion Parker’s Abduction and Murder: A True Crime Murder by Sloan Mercer
Marion Parker’s Abduction and Murder: A Shocking True Crime Tragedy
Los Angeles, 1927: A twelve-year-old girl named Marion Parker is abducted from her school in broad daylight. Over the next few days, her family is terrorized by ransom demands—a cruel game of cat and mouse with a dangerous, calculated criminal. But what happens when the promises of a safe return turn into a nightmare no parent can imagine?

Discover the chilling true story that gripped the nation and became one of the most notorious crimes in American history. Through painstaking research, this book uncovers the facts behind Marion Parker’s tragic abduction and murder—a crime that shocked even the most seasoned investigators and left the city of Los Angeles reeling.

Download Marion Parker’s Abduction and Murder while it’s free on Amazon Nov. 1 – 4.

Revisiting the Depths: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace – A Journey of Transformation by Amy Tan

“Revisiting the Depths: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace” is an award-winning memoir that masterfully blends self-help with a deeply personal narrative of healing and self-discovery. Against the enchanting backdrop of Tioman Island’s underwater world, Amy Tan invites readers on a transformative journey that parallels her experiences diving into the unknown. The vibrant, mysterious underwater landscapes serve as powerful metaphors, illustrating the depth of courage required to face fears and embrace change. This inspiring story is more than a memoir; it’s a guide that encourages readers to navigate their own depths, finding resilience, peace, and a renewed sense of purpose along the way.

Download Revisiting the Depths by Amy Tan while it’s on sale November 1 – 15.

The Masques of Noble Mansion: An Erotic Short Story (The House of the Servingmen Book 1) by Juliet Robbe

She will never know who he is. She will only know that he is perfect.

At Noble Mansion, female guests are secretly entertained by masqued male companions. This is a steamy, romantic short story for adult readers.

This free short story leads into two full-length erotic novels: LADY NOBLE AND THE MASQUES: A HISTORY OF NOBLE MANSION and FLIGHT OF THE MASQUES: NOBLE MANSION IN THE NEW WORLD. This completes the three-volume series!

No part of this work was created using artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind.

Download The Masques of Noble Mansion by Juliet Robbe  while it’s free on Amazon October 29 – 30.