Daughters of Midas: Pioneer Women of the Eastern Goldfields by Norma King is a historical account of the women who lived and worked in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia during the gold-mining era. It explores the experiences of women who travelled to the remote goldfields, looking at the challenges of life in mining communities, their families, work, relationships and contributions to the development of the region. Through personal stories and historical accounts, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the women who helped build communities in the harsh conditions of early Western Australian goldfields.