The Black Dress

She is old now and dying but once she was young – young and poor and smart and drawn desperately to another life. This is the story of an unconventional young woman who was born into a time and a religion bound by convention. What Mary MacKillop did with her life is part of history. The Black Dress is a fascinating story told by award-winning author Pamela Freeman. Rights of passage/coming of age story. Feminist story of a remarkable young woman who challenged the conventions of her time. Compelling portrayal of 19th century Australia. Narrative driven by an exploration of Mary’s relationship with her father and her difficulty in forgiving him. Sophisticated investigation of a teenager’s spiritual awakening. Insight into a time when religion played a pivotal role.