Peter Bradley

About The Author

Peter Bradley is a passionate historian whose interest in family history began when he discovered his great-grandfather's first-hand account of surviving a shipwreck. After a career in finance, Peter's passion lies in uncovering the past, and bringing to light his ancestor's remarkable legacy.

His first book, Convicted, is an engrossing and highly imaginative retelling of the story of a father, son and grandson, entwined with the history of Australia from the landing of the First Fleeting in 1788. 

Books by Peter Bradley

The Convict and The Compass

The Untold Story of James Meehan

By Peter Bradley
Sentenced at 26 years old for his role in an uprising against British rule in Ireland, James Meehan arrived in Australia in 1800 as a servant to English explorer Charles Grimes.  Through talent and diligence, he rose to Acting Surveyor General of the young colony, working for five governors from ...
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Convicted
By Peter Bradley
A unique history of Australia retold through the extraordinary lives of Peter Bradley’s three ancestors: a father, son and grandson.   James Bradley was a First Fleet convict found guilty of stealing a white linen handkerchief worth two shillings, and sentenced to seven years transportation to Au...
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