{"product_id":"grand-deceptions-g-s-willmott-9781925283532","title":"Grand Deceptions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Deceptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a historical novel centred predominantly around Melbourne and Ballarat in Victoria Australia. England, Scotland and San Marino also play a part of this captivating story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe timeline begins in the 1850s and ends in the 1960s. Three well to do young men immigrate to Victoria; their reasons are all different but their ambitions are the same - make their fortune in the antipodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe circumstances that drove their futures were deception. Two of the three men became victims of fraud and lost their fortunes. They hatched a plan to recover their newly developed wealth by becoming bushrangers. They disguised themselves in women's clothing, calling themselves \"The Banshees\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrand Deceptions follows the lives of the three men all of whom experience exciting and sometimes dangerous lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI found this book a great read, I was impressed by the author's knowledge of early Victorian history and his introduction of characters from English settlers of the day. Given the ending, one would guess there might be a sequel in the wind!\u003c\/em\u003e - Bill Simpson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI think this is Garry's best book so far. I would have no hesitation in recommending this read to anybody who loves history, thrilling storylines and a book you can't put down.\u003c\/em\u003e - Ian Jones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI wasn't sure what I was getting myself into. What I got was a page turning great read. I won't spoil the ending for those of you yet to read Grand Deceptions, I will just say be sure to put aside a few hours as you won't want to put it down until you see how it ends.\u003c\/em\u003e - Kim Krarup\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGarry has outdone himself with this story. He has blended a great mix of fact and fiction and I found myself enthralled. I read Grand Deceptions in an afternoon which I very rarely manage to do with a book. I cannot recommend this book highly enough - do yourself a favour and get a copy, I guarantee you will not be disappointed\u003c\/em\u003e - Tony Pittard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs with Garry Willmott's Serendipity - A Gallipoli Love Story, which I read a while ago, Grand Deceptions is a fascinating blend of fact and fiction. I enjoyed the deft way the author weaves the men's stories, bringing in other characters and sometimes bringing the reader up to date on what happened to someone I assumed had been forgotten. For example, Anna's friend Jane was mentioned in passing... and then her story is revealed later in the book.\u003cbr\u003e Grand Deceptions is a fine historical tapestry giving a picture of a hundred years of turbulent history as a backdrop for the stories of some remarkable people\u003c\/em\u003e. - Sally Odgers, author\/editor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e G. S. Willmott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1925283534\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781925283532\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Garry Willmott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/23\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.87d","brand":"G. S. Willmott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49082983710975,"sku":"9781925283532","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/grand-deceptions-g-s-willmott-9781925283532","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}