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In book 4 of the Settlers Series,
we catch up with most members of the extended family from the previous three
books. Annie at 18 is the eldest Carstairs girl. She has lived out at Bathurst
west of the Blue Mountains, where she was born just after her Mama, Bella and
Papa, Tiger settled there back in 1824. After visiting her brother Tim and his
wife Jo just before Christmas 1843, Annie decides to stay in Port Philip,
seeking adventure much as her brother did when he set out with Jo the previous
year. Annie has inherited her mother’s independent streak, a character trait
that sometimes leads her to make the wrong choices.
Jacob O’Quinn works for her brother,
and the likeable young carpenter catches Annie’s eye. Jacob is quiet and reserved
in his manner, having spent his life with his widowed mother. When handsome Zachary
McDowell, the complete opposite to steady Jacob comes along, he sweeps Annie
off her feet. Heedless of advice given by others, Annie makes a choice that
turns out to be the worst she could ever make.
Restless, Annie decides to return
to her home, and Jacob makes the decision to escort her. The journey back
across the mountains proves to be a lot more eventful than she assumed it could
ever be. The road itself may have seen improvements through the years but there
will always be unexpected incidents to turn life around on its axis. A
suspected murder brings the might of the law down on the shoulders of the young
couple.
5 stars “An engaging historical set in Australia.” Susan
“Ms. McGill pens an excellent 1800’s historical story located in Australia. There’s a mix of the life and times, a coming of marriage age, incredible landscapes, a murder-mystery, an evolving romantic relationship, and family ties all wrapped in an intriguing, tastefully written gemstone of a story. If you haven’t read any of Ms. McGill’s novels, this is a good one to check out. Her Settlers series are stand-alone books, so you can start reading them in any order, and you’ll end up reading them all.”
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