Gillard, MaryOverview
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Most widely held works by
Mary Gillard
Jewels
by Danielle Steel
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2 editions published between 1992 and 1994 in English and held by 27 libraries worldwide
Falling in love
by Charlotte Lamb
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide Lauras̀ life was perfect. Then Josh marched into her life. Arrogant and rude, he was the type of man she most detested, so why was she feeling so confused? With a devil-may-care glint in his eye, Josh had turned her world upside-down, and she knew that nothing would be the same for her ever again.
The strength in us all
by Sara Henderson
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide This is a sequel to 'Strength To Strength'. When Sara Henderson was named Bulletin/Qantas Businesswoman of the year in 1991 her life was changed forever. But behind the glamour and success, life continued to deal Sara its heavy blows. She found herself so down emotionally and physically that she thought she would never survive. Then letters began to arrive from ordinary people all over Australia, letters which showed such genuine care and concern that Sara found in them the strength and inspiration she needed to pick up the pieces and carry on.
When the singing stops
by Di Morrissey
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide Madi, an Australian, becomes deeply committed to the cause of saving Guyanas̀ beauty and culture from destruction. She meets the suave and brilliant Connor and love catches them both unawares. However, she soon finds that the two great passions in her life are on a devastating collision course. How much can she afford to risk before she loses it all, even her life?
Mixed blessings
by Danielle Steel
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide Danielle Steel weaves a powerful tale of three couples who face decisions about having children that will test, in unexpected ways, the ties that bind them as lovers, partners and friends. Their lives, their goals, their feelings about families are on the line, as the word 'infertility' begins to unravel their dreams.
Remember
by Barbara Taylor Bradford
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1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide
The songmaster
by Di Morrisey
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide In Melbourne, a young woman abandons her baby girl, wrapped in a shawl. The only clue to the baby's origin is the shawl's motif which links her to an ancient rock painting in the Kimberley. In Los Angeles, a move producer's dying daughter's life had been plagued with nightmares since returning from the Kimberley. And it is to the Kimberley that former Catholic nun Beth Van Horton brings a disparate group of travellers.
The last mile home
by Di Morrissey
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1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide It is 1953 in a small country town in Australia. The Holtens are wealthy, austere graziers. The McBrides are a large and loving shearer's family. When the McBride's eldest daughter falls in love with the Holtens' eldest son and heir, the barriers to their love seem overwhelming.
The burden
by Mary Westmacott
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide This is the story of Laura, generous, capable, warmhearted, who took upon herself in childhood the burden of loving others; and despite the wise counselling of her elderly friend, Mr Baldock, learned almost too late that loving can never be a one-sided affair and that she had an equal duty to bear the burden of being loved.
A nurse near by
by Evelyn Prentis
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide After thirty years of nursing, Evelyn Prentis took off her uniform for the last time and rode off home and into a new career. As the Matron of a collection of flatlets for elderly women she had been looking forward to a new, more elegant image for herself. But between the constant ringing bells, the dripping taps, broken nights, lost budgerigars and unclad pianists, Matron Prentis was soon to learn just how hectic, chaotic and full of adventures life as a nurse near by could be.
Jessica
by Bryce Courtenay
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Jessica is the story of a remarkable young Australian who defied the conventions of her time. She had a stubborn streak and the courage to act out her convictions, in spite of the consequences. Her fight for justice against enormous odds is a testimony to the power of the human spirit.
Emergency at Inglewood
by Alison Roberts
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Kathryn Mercer is Tim McGrath's new paramedic partner in a busy New Zealand fire station. They are intensely attracted to each other and Tim knows he shouldn't get involved. But Kathryn has a dangerous secret and he is the only one who can help her.
Raelene sometimes beaten, never conquered : the Raelene Boyle story
by Raelene Boyle
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide In this candid memoir Raelene details her early life and shows that the bloody-minded determination that made her such an elite athlete is also the trait that has helped her in her battles with cancer, as well as her fight to overcome severe depression. The story of a remarkable woman who managed to turn her insecurities and a series of devastating setbacks into a tale of personal triumph.
Undaunted an autobiography
by Ethnee Holmes à Court
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Undaunted is a glance back to a place and time past; to a pioneering woman who would not be held back, a strong mother who sacrificed everything for her sons. Ethnee Holmes à Court is a charming and fiery heroine whose journey has spanned the untamed African veldt to the racetracks of Western Australia.
Love song
by Charlotte Bingham
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide The birth of Hope's fourth daughter coincides with the failure of husband Alexander's business. Overnight, the family moves to the isolation of Wiltshire where, all too soon, Hope falls passionately in love with neighbour Jack. Her daughters then recognize that it is up to them to realize their individual gifts, and that in so doing, they may hold the key to bringing their adored mother back.
The seduction of Sara
by Joanna Mansell
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Sara went to South America in search of her missing stepmother and instead encountered Lucas Farraday. A man with charm, but no ambition; brains but no inclination to use them. And he was so persistent! Even telling him she had a fiance did not put him off. He seemed to know exactly what he wanted - and was frighteningly determined to get it.
The prince
by Celia Brayfield
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1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide
A nurse in parts
by Evelyn Prentis
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide After the end of the war and when the problem arose of how to pay the bills, Evelyn Prentis solved it by going back to being a nurse, but only in parts. Two parts were still wife and mother, the remaining part pedalled off to a local hospital and got fallen arches with tearing round a ward as well as tearing around a home.
Scatter the stars
by Di Morrissey
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Larrikin Australian actor Randy Storm had it all. Swept up by Hollywood after starring in a film set in Papua New Guinea, he had the looks, charm and talent - as well as the love of an exotic woman - to take on the world. But that was the 1950s. In the '90s he's forgotten, burned out after a life of movie star excess and wild living. But his agent, Ariel has never given up the dream of Randy making a comeback.
The color of water a black man's tribute to his white mother
by James McBride
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide James McBride grew up one of twelve siblings in an all-black housing project in Brooklyn, the son of a black minister and a woman who would not admit she was white. His mother was an inspiring figure who saw her dozen children through college, and many through graduate school. In her son's remarkable memoir, she tells in her own words the story of her past. This is a powerful portrait of growing up and a beautifully crafted hymn from a son to his mother. more
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