A stunning novel of terror, love and survival in the greatest wilderness on earth. A lyrical, heartbreaking epic debut.

An isolated property in the middle of Western Australia, just after the Great War. An English heiress has just given birth and unleashed hell. Weakened and grieving, she realises her life is in danger, and flees into the desert with her Aboriginal maid. One of them is running from a murderer; the other is accused of murder.

Soon the women are being hunted across the Kimberley by troopers, trackers and the man who wants to silence them both. How they survive in the searing desert and what happens when they are finally found will take your breath away.

I almost released this book on my recent travels. (I drove around Australia which took just over three months.) It was only when I read the back of the book during release that I decided it might be worth reading. Plus I needed a book to read. So the book was not left on the Nullarbor Plain, but I began reading it, and it came home with me.
An enjoyable read and I recognised many of the places from my recent travels. I drove through the Kimberly. I stayed at Kununurra, Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing. At Fitzroy Crossing I actually stayed at the Crossing Inn (mentioned many times in this book), although in a newer building behind the old Inn. A rip off, terrible accommodation and I couldn't wait to leave in the morning. So because of this I never actually had a good look at the historic Crossing Inn, and especially after reading this book, I am now disappointed I didn't. Another reason was, that when I arrived, it was loud with the noisy interactions between the locals in the pub and I didn't want to go near the place. Then because some locals wanted me to drive them somewhere, thinking I was the taxi and I had trouble convincing them otherwise, but mostly because what they charge for accommodation is a rip off for what you get, and I wanted out of the place. Not much choice for accommodation at Fitzroy Crossing.
The book shows evidence of lots to research to write it, with the Aboriginal culture a large part of it, as well as the newcomers' history. A unique book in that way.

Taking to the Bookcrossing meet at the City Labor Club. Enjoy.

Collected at City Labor club meeting.
Thank you Golden Wattle - I loved this book. Great descriptions of landscapes and places, and a sensitive depiction of aboriginal lifestyle that could never be understood or appreciated by the colonisers.

Looking for Australian books to take to Scotland. Sounds like this one is a great read.

It's already been on a journey. I reckon your little car must be squeaking on its springs, Goldenwattle, each time you set out on a trip. You are definitely the most active wild releaser I know!

One of the leftovers at the book buffet, taken for later releases

At the bookshelf of our B&B

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