Bram Deagan has a thriving trading business, a growing family – and a gift for matchmaking. His dearest wish is to see his friends Dougal and Mitchell happily married too.
In England, Eleanor Prescott has been widowed and often thinks of Dougal McBride, the ship’s captain who was a true friend to her. Does she dare return to Western Australia to find him?
Jacinta Blacklea is also a widow, desperate to protect her young son. When she hears of a man in Australia looking for a wife, she determines to grasp Mitchell Nash’s invitation with both hands. But the troubles of her old life can’t be easily left behind.
Both Eleanor and Jacinta bravely set off for Australia. But is it worth taking such a huge risk on the chance of happiness?
In England, Eleanor Prescott has been widowed and often thinks of Dougal McBride, the ship’s captain who was a true friend to her. Does she dare return to Western Australia to find him?
Jacinta Blacklea is also a widow, desperate to protect her young son. When she hears of a man in Australia looking for a wife, she determines to grasp Mitchell Nash’s invitation with both hands. But the troubles of her old life can’t be easily left behind.
Both Eleanor and Jacinta bravely set off for Australia. But is it worth taking such a huge risk on the chance of happiness?
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Reviews
'This story has something happening on every page...great characters and the ensemble of secondary characters flow easily with some quite complicated plots flowing well around the central story.'
'A compelling read'
Impressive grasp of human emotions.
Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around.
Jacobs excels at creating vivid, memorable characters.
'A gripping storyteller.'
This is a fascinating insight into a piece of Australia's history that receives little attention.
This is that rare thing, a pacy page-turner with a ripping plot and characters you care about . . . [Anna Jacobs is] especially big on resourceful, admirable women. Great stuff!
