The Remarkable Mrs Reibey

The fascinating true story about the life of colonial Australia's most powerful woman from the bestselling award winning author of Mrs Kelly, Banks and Hudson Fysh

by Grantlee Kieza

On Sale: 05/03/2023

The Remarkable Mrs Reibey

The fascinating true story about the life of colonial Australia's most powerful woman from the bestselling award winning author of Mrs Kelly, Banks and Hudson Fysh

by Grantlee Kieza

On Sale: 05/03/2023

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About the Book

The extraordinary story of Mary Reibey - immortalised on the Australian $20 note, Australia's first female entrepreneur and the most powerful woman in colonial history

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 INDIE BOOK AWARDS


In 1791, teenage runaway and sometime horse thief Mary Reibey narrowly escaped the English gallows with transportation to the brutal new penal colony at Sydney Cove.

It was the beginning of a 60-plus year story of bravery and tenacity - within two decades Mary would overcome the stigma of her convict past to become the richest woman in colonial Australia.

Finding love early on her arrival in the new colony, Mary went on to develop a family business which grew to include a fleet of merchant vessels. Widowed at just 33 and with seven children to support, Mary would oversee the growth of that business to an international trading empire and go on to expand what is now Sydney's thriving business district while helping to bankroll many of the colony's first public services.

Shipping magnate, real estate mogul, working mum and philanthropist - this engaging and meticulously researched portrait by the acclaimed author of bestsellers such as Mrs Kelly, Banks, Banjo and Monash reveals a colourful character of remarkable determination and foresight who became one of Australia's first heroes as a brutal, remote British outpost was transformed into one of the most prosperous places on earth.

Product Details

  • ISBN: 9781460713402
  • ISBN 10: 1460713400
  • Imprint: ABC Books
  • On Sale: 05/03/2023
  • Pages: 368
  • List Price:38.19 CAD
  • BISAC1 : HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand
  • BISAC2 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Women in Business
  • BISAC3 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical
  • BISAC4 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women
  • BISAC5 : HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901)

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