Angel Author:Colleen McCullough For twenty-one-year old Harriet Purcell life irrevocably changes the moment she steps out of her respectable suburban home for the very last time. Ignoring her father's protests that 'only fools, Bohemians and tarts' live in Kings Cross -- a vibrant and colourful district in the heart of Sydney -- she moves into the rooming house own... more »ed by Mrs Delvecchio Schwartz.
The inimitable Mrs. Schwartz, who earns a living telling fortunes, opens Harriet's innocent eyes to the real world -- a world of excitement, passion and adventure -- making her more intent than ever to break free of the shackles of her upbringing and throw caution to the winds.« less