Teddy Broderick balances her rural responsibilities with dreams of a different life beyond the farm. Her world shifts when her grandmother reveals a buried house on their property, prompting the arrival of archaeologist Will Hastings. As they uncover hidden secrets from Deirdre's past, Teddy confronts the barriers holding her back from true freedom. Their shared journey not only reveals family history but also fosters a deep connection between them, leading Teddy to re-evaluate her desires and aspirations.
In 1942, country girls Minnie Hodgson and Margot McNee set sail from Perth, Australia for Singapore in search of adventure, full of excitement and keen to do their part working as nurses to the fallen soldiers in a time of war. What they encounter is an army of new friends and the terrors of a city under siege.When the Japanese attack and Singapore falls, they are forced to flee aboard the Vyner Brooke. The ship is bombed, resulting in utter devastation. Separated in the mayhem, one group of nurses find themselves in prisoner-of-war camps for the duration of the war, surviving on their wits, with humour, dignity, loyalty and determination. But another group of young Australian nurses – the girls on the beach – are washed ashore on Banka Island, where they will meet a fate that must never be forgotten.Inspired by the author’s own family story, this is an unforgettable novel of enduring friendship and boundless courage, based on the shocking true events of the Bangka Island Massacre. It is both a riveting tale and an important tribute to our brave nurses who sacrificed so much during WWII.
Cate flieht nach einem tragischen Unfall zu ihrer Tante Ida auf eine abgelegene Farm in Australien. Dort begegnet sie dem geheimnisvollen Henry, der ebenfalls vor seinen Problemen flieht. Ihre Schicksale verweben sich, und sie müssen lernen, dass ihre Liebe nur bestehen kann, wenn sie sich ihren Ängsten stellen.
Cate Christie flieht auf die Farm ihrer Tante Ida, um den Schmerz ihrer Vergangenheit zu vergessen. Dort trifft sie auf den geheimnisvollen Henry, der ebenfalls mit seinen Dämonen kämpft. Gemeinsam erkennen sie, dass man sich der Vergangenheit stellen muss, um eine neue Chance im Leben zu finden.
