EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 34 MIN
From Ireland to Australia: Patricia Falvey on The Famine Orphans
from History, Books & Wine Podcast
I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Patricia Falvey. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Famine Orphans. A vividly told, triumphant story that follows one of the thousands of young Irish women shipped to Australia after the Famine as part of the Earl Grey Scheme, whose indomitable bravery in an exotic, danger-laden land helped shape a new country.Paired with this episode:Patricia: MimosaEliza: Australian wine, 19 Crimes, Cabernet SauvignonPatricia's's Book:The Famine OrphansWhat Patricia is Reading:The Frozen River by Ariel LawsonThe Stolen Queen by Fiona DavisFriends by Fredrik BackmanThe Briar Club by Kate QuinnThe Life and Death of Rose Doucette by Harry HunsickerFind Patricia Online!Find links to Eliza's social media on her website and sign up for her newsletter!Eliza Knight Follow History, Books and Wine on Social Media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HistoryBooksandWineInstagram: @HistoryBksWineSend us Fan MailSupport the show
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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author Patricia Falvey. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Famine Orphans. A vividly told, triumphant story that follows one of the thousands of young Irish women shipped to Australia after the Famine as part of the Earl Grey Scheme, whose indomitable bravery in an exotic, danger-laden land helped shape a new country. Paired with this episode: Patricia: Mimosa Eliza: Australian wine, 19 Crimes, Cabernet Sauvignon Patric...
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