The tale of Eva Carmichael

When 18-year-old Eva Carmichael boarded the Loch Ard, she did so amid rumours that the ships of the Loch Line were cursed and so it came to pass. In 1878, the magnificent iron-hulled clipper was wrecked off the treacherous southern coast of Victoria, Australia. More than 50 lives were lost, except for Eva and a certain young seaman called Tom Pearce. Through the eyes of the indomitable Eva, awarding-winning author Gary Crew retells this rich tale about the tragedy that would haunt her for the rest of her life. Illustrated by Paul O’Sullivan. To find our more, head to the website at harbourpublishing.com.au.