Colonial Consorts The Wives of Victoria's Governors 1839-1900

Biography of the wives of Victoria's governors 1839-1900. Chronicles the private feelings of 11 very different women, some of whom longed to go home, and others who found unexpected pleasures in their vice-regal duties. Based on a Masters thesis. Information sourced from letters, diaries and family papers in libraries and archives from Australia and overseas. Includes illustrations, notes, bibliography and index. Author has been secretary to the wives of three Victorian governors. The book is a companion to David McCaughey's 'Victoria's Colonial Governers'.Hancock, Marguerite is the author of 'Colonial Consorts The Wives of Victoria's Governors 1839-1900' with ISBN 9780522849332 and ISBN 0522849334.