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Australian Dollars (includes postage in Australia )
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Wilhelmina
by Daphne Saxby Taylor
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A story of dreams dashed - Yet strangely fulfilled.
The story of “WILHELMINA” begins in the Heidelberg castle of the Grand Duke of Bardon .
“That was a most remarkable performance for one so young, Miss Wilhelmina. You have gone straight to the soul of the music. I shall look forward with delight to working with you.” The speaker was the great Frederick Chopin, now addressing the budding young concert pianist before him.
But it was not to be. Plans were already afoot for this German family to migrate from their politically unstable homeland to faraway New South Wales - and to the even more remote Upper Hunter.
Dashed dreams, foregone ‘royal court’ status, family tragedy and financial insecurity - all were to fail to dampen this girl’s indomitable spirit. Pioneering in nineteenth century rural Australia was to bring out in her faith and courage - qualities to be tested and refined by a sometimes wayward husband, but contributing to a quite amazing outcome.
“WILHELMINA” tells the story of tough love and forgiveness - and their power to fulfill dreams in a totally unexpected way.
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| Author | Daphne Saxby Taylor | |
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| Paperback | 336 pages | |
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| ISBN | 0 7324 1058 4 | |
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| Dimensions | 110 x 180 mm | |
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| Weight | 232 g | |
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