Publisher's Synopsis
South-east Queensland, 1875. Three pioneering women, one epic struggle - in an unforgiving land where love carries the highest price. Bridie - caught between the love she feels for her husband and her hatred for her scheming stepson - she is the keeper of family secrets. Patiently she waits for the day when she can finally reveal the truth. Maddie - while devoted to her family, she soon discovers that love alone will not protect them from the harsh and hostile land that they have made their home. Kitty - emerging into womanhood, she is loved by one man and desired by another. However, she finds that sometimes there are no choices in life.
