Henry's Rebellion

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There's a traitor in the ranks of the Queen's Royal Artillery stationed in Kilkenny Ireland in the 1880's. It is Henry, the ten-year-old son of an officer who has been handing military secrets to the Irish. Cast out by his family, hunted by the military, and in constant danger, he is spirited away by his Irish friends to the lead mines in Glendalough, to work as a pit boy. The warmth and generosity of the Irish, their music and soft humour sustain Henry as he grows to maturity. Changing his name and immigrating to Australia as a young man, he finds his fortune through his connections to his employer in the goldmines and luxury hotels. He never sees his family again. Little does Henry know that his brother John has also relocated to Australia after living through the dangers of India's fight for independence. No one, not even their wives, know of their secret. Will the brothers ever meet again? What price will Henry pay for his rebellion? Margaret Gambold's bold saga is a riveting read that sweeps the reader to the 19th century-through revolutions, heartbreak and the height of Australia's "Gold Wealth" as two countries struggle to wrest free of British rule. Margaret Gambold is a writer and graphic/textile artist. She has conducted workshops in Australia and England for community groups, schools and aboriginal communities, and has organized exhibitions of their art. Her textile works have been displayed internationally. She lives with her family near Melbourne, Australia. Publisher's website: www.eloquentbooks.com/HenrysRebellion.html