Bronwyn Davies, PhD (1980), University of New England, is Emeritus Professor Western Sydney University, Professorial Fellow Melbourne University and an independent scholar. She has written twelve sole authored books, six co-authored books, and numerous chapters and research papers (see bronwyndavies.com.au).

This book re-turns to the colonisation of New South Wales through the lives of the author's ancestors. By looking hard and listening carefully, by being prepared not to look away, the author re-thinks the way history might be done.