Angel

In Angel, volume 1, Colleen McCullough presents a compelling work of general fiction set against the vibrant backdrop of Sydney. The story follows twenty-one-year-old Harriet Purcell as she leaves her respectable suburban upbringing to live in the colorful Kings Cross district. Moving into a rooming house owned by the fortune-telling Mrs. Delvecchio Schwartz, Harriet experiences a world filled with passion and adventure. This social fiction explores the shifting manners and customs of a woman breaking free from the restrictive shackles of her past to find her own identity.

As Harriet navigates the complexities of love and life, she forms a profound connection with Flo, the beautiful and mute daughter of Mrs. Schwartz. This bond becomes the central focus when unexpected tragedy strikes the household. Harriet must face the difficult realities of survival and the heavy responsibility of protecting those she loves. Angel is a poignant tale of resilience and the enduring strength of human connections.