“Beautifully written with rich descriptions that completely draw you into the story. A wonderful mix of intrigue, romance, adversity and Australian-ness. And, my favourite: a happy ending.”

JENNY TALBOT (GOODREADS)

“One of my favourite reads of recent years. A true holiday read, crisp, warm, funny and atmospheric. Who would have thought a small gold mine in Eastern Victoria, Australia could mean so much to a reader.”

HELEN MATTHEWS (GOODREADS)

“An emotional roller coaster ride with colourful and unforgettable characters together with informative background into early gold mining in Australia. A great read!”

GAE W. (BOOKTOPIA)

“One of the best Hong Kong novels ever written.”

Hong Kong Magazine

“A rare read indeed. A superb description of insular life… A thriller with a difference.”

Hong Kong Standard

“A pioneer, a groundbreaker, a real book.”

Eastern Express

“A charming little tale pleasingly restrained and quietly accomplished.”

Canberra Times

“The book would delight a reader of any age.”

Bellarine Herald

“What a touching story! I cried towards the end…a wild ride of emotions. Loved it, and will always treasure it.”

Deepti (Goodreads)

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