Brothers in Exile

Brothers in Exile is an exciting journey through Australian history from 1812 to 1937, as the author sets out to solve the secrets of a mysterious grandmother he never knew. The saga begins with three convict brothers, a well-to-do settler and a reverend as they arrive in the Macquarie penal colony of 1813. From daring escapes, shipwrecks and exploration to squatters, gold and bushrangers, the book sheds new light on the real-life struggles and fortunes of 19th century Australian pioneers and immigrants who shaped the nation from a crude convict settlement into federation and beyond. “Brothers in Exile is by far the most comprehensive account of the history of Young and its founder, James White. The author has captured in great detail all the unanswered questions that were left by his great great grandmother Sarah Musgrave, the first white woman to be born in the district.” -Bob Hayden, Family History Researcher, Young, NSW “Brothers in Exile is a fascinating slice of Australian history.” -Peter Cox, Curator, Australian History & Society, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney