Look for the Red Umbrella

<p><strong>Of the thousands who headed to the Australian Goldfields in the 1850s to find riches not all would search for gold...</strong></p><p></p><p>With fortunes to be made in trade and business in these booming populations only those with the courage and fortitude to survive in a ruthless commercial environment would eventually succeed.</p><p><em>Look for the Red Umbrella</em> tells the true story of a woman who achieved this and much more overcoming personal tragedies family scandals and fierce opposition to make her mark as a business and community leader in a new city dominated by men.</p><p>With a husband whose hubris brought the family to its knees this very real tale of deceit tragedy and courage plays out in the shops and streets of Victorian-era Ballarat.</p><p>A story you'll barely believe happened!</p>