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12 May, 2026

Phillip Gidley King: Ambition, Love and Betrayal

While absence makes the heart grow fonder, it is also the breeding ground for concern in matters of the heart. Ann Innett waited patiently for 18 months for the man who had offered her security, a family and hopefully, enduring love.


Convict era buildings on Norfolk Island are central today to the island’s tourism. Phillip Gidley King enjoyed the island’s beauty with his convict mistress, Ann Inett and his wife, Anna Josepha. Picture: Norfolk Island Escape Collection
Convict era buildings on Norfolk Island are central today to the island’s tourism. Phillip Gidley King enjoyed the island’s beauty with his convict mistress, Ann Inett and his wife, Anna Josepha. Picture: Norfolk Island Escape Collection
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