Kate Grenville uncovers ambiguous 1880s abuse case through colonial archives
Kate Grenville examines colonial Australian archives to investigate a 1880s schoolteacher accused of brutally beating children in rural New South Wales. The prize-winning author pieces together her hybrid book from letters, reports and court transcripts, ultimately unable to determine whether Joseph Connor was a dedicated educator or violent abuser. Grenville concludes the truth remains elusive, "like grabbing at water.".
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 21:20 UTC
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