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A Fist Full of Holey Dollars: Large Print Edition
Paperback
Series: The Hunter to Macquarie Collection. LP, Book 5
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781923097537
Publisher: Thorpe Bowker
Published: Apr 7 2026
Pages: 430
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Australian Historical novel set in the days of Governor Lachlan Macquarie
The story of the Holey Dollar and Dump currency
Sydney Cove, early 1808 to 1817
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Captain Rudi Greenwood is a lonely man trapped in a purposeless job, in a land where alcohol is the currency and rules are frequently ignored in pursuit of wealth. Rudi is contemplating ending his boring life.
Bethany Edwards is a grieving widow expecting her late husband's child. However, her interactions with the handsome but moody soldier are like a butterfly unfurling its wings. She seeks Rudi's help and support, but is that all she truly wants?
Rudi's attraction to the lovely widow compels him to reassess his views and contemplate someone new.When Governor Lachlan Macquarie asks Rudi for help improving the roads, a casual remark alters Rudi's life and benefits the entire colony. To tackle the alcohol issue, he proposes creating a new currency.
With Bethany by his side, will he take up the challenge the governor offers him?
What does he do that makes him hated by the exclusives and free settlers in the colony, which puts his life at risk?
Buy a copy of A Fist Full of Holey Dollars to discover if Rudi overcomes his obstacles and if Bethany survives the birth. ***
Part of the Hunter to Macquarie Collection. The Story of Australian First Currency: the Holey Dollar and Dump. A historically accurate tale of the development of the first Australian Currency,
Tropes
A reason to live
Finding faith and a purpose for living
Depressed Soldier/Beautiful Widow
Second Chance at Love
Secret project
Unexpected Reward/Inheritance
happily Ever After
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