{"title":"Peta Miller","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of Peta Miller's historical fiction with our exclusive collection of her works. Peta Miller, a talented and evocative author, masterfully intertwines historical accuracy with engaging storytelling, bringing past eras to life through her vivid narratives and memorable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find fascinating titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Ship's Midwife\u003c\/em\u003e, where Miller's adept writing transports readers back to the intriguing and challenging world of maritime life. Her storytelling is rich with detail, immersing readers in times long past and inviting them to embark on unforgettable journeys filled with drama, resilience, and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned fan of historical fiction or discovering it for the first time, Peta Miller's books offer both an educational and entertaining experience. Delve into stories where history and fiction seamlessly blend, all narrated with the unique voice and profound empathy of Peta Miller.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ships-midwife-by-peta-miller-9781867252931","title":"The Ship's Midwife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLives are about to be irrevocably changed following a typhus outbreak on a cramped emigrant ship bound for Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1850\u003c\/strong\u003e Sarah Hallow is orphaned, penniless and alone, with only the skills learned from her midwife mother to guide her. Passage on a ship bound for the new settlement of Brisbane, Australia, is her last option. Though her skills are quickly dismissed by the ship's doctor, Sarah is pleased to find instant friendship with her cabin mate, Bridie, a fiery Irish girl with a sharp tongue and midwifery skills of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the two women come to the aid of a labouring woman onboard, Sarah's dreams of opening her own midwifery practice in Brisbane don't seem so impossible. Certainly not as impossible as her daydreams about the ship doctor's son, who only seems to have eyes for her friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut something else is lurking on the ship: a disease that has the power to take down even the strongest man and is about to rip through the ship like wildfire, leaving only devastation in its path. As caring for patients stretches Sarah and Bridie to their absolute limit, thoughts of the future are rapidly eclipsed by their determination to survive. If only they can make it to Australia with their lives and loves intact...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by true events, this is a meticulously researched, eye-opening, heart-breaking, soul-warming story of survival, love and grit for readers of Darry Fraser, Alison Stuart and Tea Cooper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A poignant story of love and loss and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity that will tug at your heart and have you reaching for the tissues...' - Alison Stuart, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Goldminer's Sister\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083023007980,"sku":"9781867252931","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22656233482852.jpg?v=1765279171"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/peta-miller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}