Question 1

Who were Henry Kable and Susannah Holmes?

Accepted Answer

Henry Kable and Susannah Holmes were First Fleet convicts transported to New South Wales in 1788. They met in Norwich Castle Gaol, survived the voyage to Sydney Cove, and became one of the first families in the new colony. Henry Kable later became a prominent figure in early colonial Australia.

Question 2

What is Before We Were Free about?

Accepted Answer

Before We Were Free is a historical novel inspired by the recorded lives of Henry Kable and Susannah Holmes of the First Fleet. It follows their journey from English imprisonment and transportation to Sydney Cove, tracing love, sentence, survival and family legacy.

Question 3

Is Before We Were Free historical fiction or nonfiction?

Accepted Answer

Before We Were Free is historical fiction. It is inspired by the recorded lives of real people and treats public events with care, while private scenes, dialogue and emotions are imaginatively reconstructed. The novel is honest about the difference between recorded history and fiction.

Question 4

Where can I buy Before We Were Free?

Accepted Answer

Before We Were Free is available as a digital PDF edition at kablelegacy.com/buy-before-we-were-free. After purchase through secure PayPal checkout, you receive an email with a protected download link.