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Dark Southern Sun: a novel

Dark Southern Sun is a story about love, friendship, and honor in the goldfields of old Australia. It accurately portrays the cultural details and historical…
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This is the cover of the novel. Native Child, Goldfield, Aboriginal People, Mclaughlin, Worlds Largest, Love Story, Honor, Backdrops, Southern
This is the cover of the novel.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This 2012 painting by Wathaurung elder, Marlene Gilson, graces the cover of the novel. The image shows a corroboree and depicts an early scene in the novel when the protagonist, Ryan, is living with the Wathaurung family that saved his life. Protagonist, Image Shows, Novels, Early, Scene
This 2012 painting by Wathaurung elder, Marlene Gilson, graces the cover of the novel. The image shows a corroboree and depicts an early scene in the novel when the protagonist, Ryan, is living with the Wathaurung family that saved his life.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Many early scenes in the novel, while Ryan is with the Wathaurung, occur in thick forested glades such as this one near the south coast of Victoria, Australia. (Photo by the author.) Victoria Australia, Glade, Coast, Author
Many early scenes in the novel, while Ryan is with the Wathaurung, occur in thick forested glades such as this one near the south coast of Victoria, Australia. (Photo by the author.)
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
An early scene in the novel describes a ridge near the sea thick with gum trees. This is what it looked like when author Shaun J. McLaughlin researched locations in 2012. (Photo by the author.) Ridge, Gum, Trees
An early scene in the novel describes a ridge near the sea thick with gum trees. This is what it looked like when author Shaun J. McLaughlin researched locations in 2012. (Photo by the author.)
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Many places on the Victoria south coast can be quite lush. This picture by the author shows fern trees, like those behind which young Alinga sometimes hid. Old And New, Fern, Cactus Plants, Lush
Many places on the Victoria south coast can be quite lush. This picture by the author shows fern trees, like those behind which young Alinga sometimes hid.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This picture by the author shows a glade of gums trees west of Ballarat. The novel includes many scenes set in locations like this one, when the Wathaurung moved to winter territory. Ballarat, West, Sun
This picture by the author shows a glade of gums trees west of Ballarat. The novel includes many scenes set in locations like this one, when the Wathaurung moved to winter territory.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This picture by the author shows a flock of emus in the Pyrenees, west of Ballarat. The novel includes an aboriginal hunting trip for emus. Hunting Trip, Pyrenees
This picture by the author shows a flock of emus in the Pyrenees, west of Ballarat. The novel includes an aboriginal hunting trip for emus.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This picture by the author shows a gray kangaroo in  the Pyrenees, west of Ballarat. The location and the beast both play roles in the novel. Gold Rush, Kangaroo, Beast
This picture by the author shows a gray kangaroo in the Pyrenees, west of Ballarat. The location and the beast both play roles in the novel.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This picture by the author shows a koala in the coastal forest of Victoria. Koala Bear, Coastal, Forest, Victoria
This picture by the author shows a koala in the coastal forest of Victoria.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This 1854 sketch shows the Charlie Napier hotel in old Ballarat. Several scenes in the novel are set in or near this establishment. Napier, Charlie, Sketch
This 1854 sketch shows the Charlie Napier hotel in old Ballarat. Several scenes in the novel are set in or near this establishment.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
High cliffs like these line the south coast of Victoria, Australia. One dramatic scene in chapter 19 of the novel references these cliffs. Chapter
High cliffs like these line the south coast of Victoria, Australia. One dramatic scene in chapter 19 of the novel references these cliffs.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This photo by the author shows a wool wagon in Sovereign Hill loaded with bales of wool. The novel references these wagons often. Ryan drove one to Geelong and met Ellen, one of the novel's two female leads. Geelong, Sovereign, Wagons, Ellen, Antique Cars
This photo by the author shows a wool wagon in Sovereign Hill loaded with bales of wool. The novel references these wagons often. Ryan drove one to Geelong and met Ellen, one of the novel's two female leads.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This painting by Eugene Von Guerard shows the view of Geelong in the mid 19th century, much as it looked to the novel's protagonist as he drove a wool wagon to the harbor and met Ellen. Beautiful Landscape Paintings, Landscape Artist, Contemporary Paintings, Artist Painting, Artwork Painting, Oil Painting, Australian Painting, Australian Artists, California Art
This painting by Eugene Von Guerard shows the view of Geelong in the mid 19th century, much as it looked to the novel's protagonist as he drove a wool wagon to the harbor and met Ellen.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This damaged sketch shows the Duchess of Kent Hotel and its restaurant adjunct, Café de l’Europe in Ballarat. The novel uses these establishments and their proprietors in several scenes. Adjunct, Duchess, Damaged
This damaged sketch shows the Duchess of Kent Hotel and its restaurant adjunct, Café de l’Europe in Ballarat. The novel uses these establishments and their proprietors in several scenes.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This image shows the Criterion store in old Ballarat. This dry goods emporium and its owner, David Jones, play minor roles in the novel. Dry Goods, David Jones, Emporium
This image shows the Criterion store in old Ballarat. This dry goods emporium and its owner, David Jones, play minor roles in the novel.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This photo by the author shows a Cobb stagecoach in Sovereign Hill near Ballarat, Australia. Company founder, Freeman Cobb, plays a cameo role in the novel. Stagecoach, Freeman, Cobb, Founder, Plays
This photo by the author shows a Cobb stagecoach in Sovereign Hill near Ballarat, Australia. Company founder, Freeman Cobb, plays a cameo role in the novel.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This photo by the author shows a Sovereign Hill replica of the Cobb stagecoach office near Ballarat, Australia. This location is used for a scene in the novel.
This photo by the author shows a Sovereign Hill replica of the Cobb stagecoach office near Ballarat, Australia. This location is used for a scene in the novel.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This old photo shows men and boys digging for gold in the Australian gold rush. The novel's latter chapters take place amid the gold rush and feature rebellious prospectors called "diggers.", Combat Medic, Vietnam War Photos, North Vietnam, American War, American History, Vietnam Veterans, Cavalry, World War I
This old photo shows men and boys digging for gold in the Australian gold rush. The novel's latter chapters take place amid the gold rush and feature rebellious prospectors called "diggers.",
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This old photo shows a group of prospectors with camels near Bendigo, Victoria. World War One, First World, Us History, Family History, Historical Images, Victorian Gold, German Army
This old photo shows a group of prospectors with camels near Bendigo, Victoria.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This painting by Eugene Von Guerard shows  Ballarat in the early 1850s. This is how the town looked when the novel's protagonist, Ryan, first visited. Gouache, Australian Newspapers, World Travel Guide, California Gold, Plein Air Paintings, American West
This painting by Eugene Von Guerard shows Ballarat in the early 1850s. This is how the town looked when the novel's protagonist, Ryan, first visited.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This is 1855 postcard view of Lydiard St. in Ballarat looks from Bath's Hotel to the police enclosure on the far right. Melbourne Victoria, Bath Hotels, Gold Map, Devon Uk, American Civil War, Urban Landscape, Historic Homes
This is 1855 postcard view of Lydiard St. in Ballarat looks from Bath's Hotel to the police enclosure on the far right.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This is an 1857 view of Lydiard St. in Ballarat looking from the police enclosure toward Bath's Hotel. Scenes in the novel occur at this police enclosure. Ochre, Enclosure, Police
This is an 1857 view of Lydiard St. in Ballarat looking from the police enclosure toward Bath's Hotel. Scenes in the novel occur at this police enclosure.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This painting by Swiss-Canadian prospector Charles Alphonse Doudiet captured the burning of the Eureka hotel--a pivotal moment in the events leading to the Eureka battle--a scene used in the novel. Eureka Stockade, The Rocks Sydney, Van Diemen's Land, Terra Australis, Australian Gold, Australian Homes, Aboriginal History, Mystery Of History, History Mysteries
This painting by Swiss-Canadian prospector Charles Alphonse Doudiet captured the burning of the Eureka hotel--a pivotal moment in the events leading to the Eureka battle--a scene used in the novel.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
This painting from Swiss-Canadian prospector Charles Alphonse Doudiet captured a pivotal moment in the events leading to the Eureka battle, where men swear allegiance to the digger's flag. Doudiet plays a supporting role in the novel and the swearing in event is included. Eureka Flag, Historical Romance Authors, Victorian Manor, Tourism Website, Southern Cross, Australia Day
This painting from Swiss-Canadian prospector Charles Alphonse Doudiet captured a pivotal moment in the events leading to the Eureka battle, where men swear allegiance to the digger's flag. Doudiet plays a supporting role in the novel and the swearing in event is included.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Peter Lalor was the main rebel leader at the Eureka battle. He was wounded. He plays a small role in the novel. Aboriginal Art Dot Painting, Queens County, Political Reform, Beginning Running, British Soldier, Irish Men
Peter Lalor was the main rebel leader at the Eureka battle. He was wounded. He plays a small role in the novel.
Shaun J. McLaughlin
Shaun J. McLaughlin