The Rhymer

"The Rhymer" by Allan McAulay takes readers to Australia in the 18th century, during a time when the country was exotic and, at times, lawless. Following a gentleman and his family of seven daughters as they attempt to make a life for themselves in Perth, the book explores the numerous family dynamics at play among these witty and realistic characters, especially how they change as the girls begin to delve outside the family for their social interactions.