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Original Title:	The Captive Wife
ISBN:	1869416864 (ISBN13: 9781869416867)
Edition Language:	English

The Captive Wife

Fiona Kidman

Paperback | Pages: 368 pages

Rating: 3.86 | 251 Users | 30 Reviews

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When Betty Guard steps ashore in Sydney, in 1834, she meets with a heroine's welcome. Her survival during a four-month kidnapping ordeal amongst Taranaki Maori is hailed as nothing short of a miracle. But questions about what really happened slowly surface within the elite governing circles of the raw new town of Sydney. Jacky Guard, ex-convict turned whaler, had taken Betty as his wife to his New Zealand whaling station when she was fourteen. After several years and two children, the family is returning from a visit to Sydney when their barque is wrecked near Mount Taranaki. A battle with local Maori follows, and Betty and her children are captured. Her husband goes to seek a ransom, but instead England engages in its first armed conflict with New Zealand Maori when he is persuaded to return with two naval ships. After her violent rescue, Betty's life amongst the tribe comes under intense scrutiny. Based on real events, this is the compelling story of a marriage, of love and duty, and the quest for freedom in a pioneering age.

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Title	:	The Captive Wife
Author	:	Fiona Kidman
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 368 pages
Published	:	August 27th 2013 by Vintage Books (first published January 2005)
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Romance

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Ratings: 3.86 From 251 Users | 30 Reviews

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Found this hard to get into as it seemed to jump from year to year too much. However it was an excellent read depicting a true event in the very early settling life of NZ

I enjoyed this story but also felt a bit sensitive towards it, being a Maori myself. When I felt the carnage was coming, I was hesitant to read on and finish it. Even though the details were not graphic as I've read in other books, it still pierces the heart a bit.

Quite simply the best book I've read in the last year. Based on a real Sydney whaler who married his 14-year old maid and took her to New Zealand - where she was kidnapped by a Maori tribe - this story is utterly gripping. Fiona Kidman is one of NZ's grande dames of letters. It's a real shame you cannot find this book in a single Australian bookstore.

When Betty Guard steps ashore in Sydney, in 1834, she meets with a heroine's welcome. Her survival during a four-month kidnapping ordeal amongst Taranaki Maori is hailed as nothing short of a miracle. But questions about what really happened surface within the elite governing circles of the raw new town of Sydney.Jacky Guard, ex-convict turned whaler, had taken Betty as his wife to his New Zealand whaling station when she was fourteen. After several years and two children, the family is

This was an interesting novel. It is based on real events and the story is told through multiple characters perspectives using journal entries/ letters and various recounts and conversations. I didn't love this book, but the story carried me along quickly and I have to admit it was a fascinating voyage. It felt like and important story- one that needed to be told. I started the book feeling a great deal of mistrust towards one particular character who was clearly concealing the truth. This

When I picked this book up at the library, I didn't know it was based on a true story. I am glad I realized it before I started reading, as it put an entirely different perspective on what I was reading. The story begins in Australia. John Guard is a former convict who has served his time and is busy establishing himself as a whaler and trader. He contracts to marry Betty, a 14 year old girl who is the niece of his housekeeper and cook. He takes her off to New Zealand with him, where he has

Betty Guard'story was fascinating (and based on a real story). Fiona Kidman is meticulous with her research - I really enjoy her writing....