The Floating Brothel

Australian convict history first published in the UK in 2001. Recounts the passage of the 'Lady Julian', the first ship to transport female convicts to Australia. Tells the individual stories of many of the convicts and sailors on the ship. Details the reasoning behind sending women to the convict colony, the offences they were sentenced for, living conditions aboard the Lady Julian, and the sexual dalliances that took place on the ship. Includes photos, maps, bibliography and index. British author has a degree in history from Oxford University and first became interested in the 'Lady Julian' while living in Australia.