Catholic Missionaries arrive in Colonial Western Australia - Peter Burke’s new novel

In 1845 twenty-eight mismatched Catholic missionaries arrive in what is later to become Western Australia. Some go on to establish a monastery at New Norcia, which continues to this day. This interview with author and Perth GP, Dr Peter Burke, explores his new novel; his third work of historical fiction. To discover more go to his website Peter Burke Writer or to The Fremantle Press site where you will find his book The Silk Merchant's Son