The Ballad of Moondyne Joe

The story delves into the life of Moondyne Joe, a notorious escape artist in colonial Australia whose repeated prison breakouts sparked chaos for the governor. His legacy includes being a lawbreaker, the spouse of a brothel madam, and a folk hero who connected with Indigenous communities. Despite his eventual demise in a lunatic asylum, he became a symbol of resistance against the harsh convict system. The book offers a playful yet insightful exploration of his life and the societal challenges he faced.