1933. In the tiny outback town of Bittamilla, Winifred Peters buries her husband after decades of dutiful silence, surrounded by her thankless grown-up children.
On discovering a surprise inheritance, Winifred makes a sudden decision to leave town, and when she encounters a young wife taking refuge from her husband, the two women board a train to bustling Sydney.
The city brings unexpected adventures, new friends and the chance to finally find their voices. But when the past catches up with them, will they be able to hold on to their fiercely won freedom?
~ Winifred’s Rules for Rebellious Ladies ~
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A thankless child may be as painful as a serpent’s tooth, but a lady’s foot to the posterior is the perfect tonic.
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Good friends are the flowers life gives to apologise for your family, so cultivate your bouquet accordingly.
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A lady should keep her drawers well up, although preferably not all the way to her chin.
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A single lady who’s made off with a good fortune must be in want of some shopping.
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Remember, a lady may wear make-up, but it should never wear her.
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If a lady has dark secrets, most questions can be deflected by a strategic fake sneeze.
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A modern lady’s eyebrows should be sisters, but never the offspring of first cousins.
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When engaging with men, ladies should understand that most have an unwavering but enormously misplaced belief in their own abilities.
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A lady should always be wary of fruit juice, lest it be harbouring cocktails.
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Every lady should learn to drive. If your husband objects, run him over, then claim it was an accident due to the need for driving lessons.
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