{"product_id":"9781761356063","title":"The Palace of Lost Virtue","description":"Author: Hodgson, Anthea\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781761356063\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jun 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 416\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe War Nurses, \u003c\/i\u003ethis is\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ean unforgettable new novel set in the WA goldrush era inspired by real characters and a shocking true crime.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A stirring work of historical fiction...Fans of Pip Williams should enjoy this atmospheric novel.' Bookseller+Publisher \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1898, Marigold Harrington arrives on the goldfields of Western Australia with conviction in her heart. The daughter of a prospector and a proud member of the Christian Women's Temperance Union, she dreams of rescuing women the gold rush has forgotten, those trapped in the shadows of brothels and bars. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Across town, Pansy Arlington presides over the Palace of Pleasure, her own small empire built from ruin. When Marigold arrives at her door, offering God's forgiveness, Pansy surprises her with unexpected kindness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The two women spark an unlikely friendship, but in a rough, lawless town built on greed and desire, their bond will be tested by betrayal, violence and a crime that will echo through the years.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inspired by true events and the real women of the gold rush, \u003ci\u003eThe Palace of Lost Virtue \u003c\/i\u003edares to rewrite history books, giving voice to the lives of the formidable women who lived and died in the goldfields.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e By the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe War Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e, this is a lively and colourful tale about loyalty, forgiveness and freedom.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792614506654,"sku":"UBD-9781761356063","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781761356063.jpg?v=1780915487","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781761356063","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}