‘The Blacksmith’s Widow’ weaves together elements of mystery, history, and societal challenges in a gripping tale that explores the impact of progress on a community grappling with both the promises and perils of the industrial age. In the bustling town of Maryborough in 1887, Sergeant Bellamy finds himself immersed in a web of intrigue and danger when a brutal murder shatters the peace. A skilled blacksmith lies lifeless, his death sending shockwaves through the community. Sergeant Bellamy calls upon the services of his trusted ally, Dr. Hamish Hart, a seasoned medical examiner with a penchant for solving complex cases to help him. Set against the backdrop of Maryborough’s economic boom driven by the discovery of gold two decades earlier, the town thrives as a hub for heavy industry. Shipbuilding, railway lines, and engines dominate the landscape, fuelling the community’s prosperity. However, with this prosperity comes a darker side – industrial disputes, cutthroat competition, and the insatiable greed for gold.
About the author
Dr Karen Thurecht is a medical anthropologist who specialised in Aboriginal Health and Aged Care. Karen has published numerous articles in professional journals in relation to both Aboriginal Health and Aged Care and has previously published two books: ‘Good Girls Keep Their Legs Together’ – a novel based on her Ph D research into the social barriers to pap smear screening for cervical cancer, and ‘Story and Belief’ – which explores the ways in which our cultural stories frame and shape our lives.All of Karen’s writings reflect her experience and interest in social history, the history of medicine, and themes of overcoming oppression. Although the actual murders in her current writings are fiction, each book is based on accurate historical research of the people, places, and circumstances of 19th century Queensland.The covid-19 epidemic prevented Karen from travelling for her work, so Karen devoted her time between marking papers for the Griffith University School of Medicine and authoring novels from her home overlooking the Brisbane River. Karen continues working on the ‘Dr Hamish Hart Mysteries’ as well as her next series which will feature killer drones directed by AI.
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