<p>Caroline Woolmer Leakey's "The Broad Arrow" is a profound exploration of life in a 19th-century Australian penal colony, intricately weaving threads of historical realism and fiction to depict the lives of transported convicts and the socio-political climate of the time. Through her vivid narrative style, Leakey employs rich character development and detailed settings, immersing readers in the psychological landscape of her characters while re...