This historical novel soars from the French Revolution to London and New York on an epic voyage to colonial Tasmania. With a cast of unforgettable characters, this is a tale of legacy, passion and reinvention. At its heart is a family with champagne in their blood and a fearless daughter determined to rewrite fate.
Van Diemen’s Land, 1839. A young woman of means arrives in Hobart, with a boy in her care. Leasing an old cottage next to an abandoned vineyard, Caroline Douglas must navigate an insular colony of exiles and opportunists and invent a new life on this island of extreme seasons and wild beauty. But Caroline is carrying a secret of such magnitude, it has led her to cross the world. It will take all she is made of to bring it into the light.
Review quotes:
"The language in this novel is exquisite, showcasing Heather Rose's remarkable talent." — Nicola Skinstad, Good Reading Magazine
"A layered and moving novel... Inspired by true events." — Better Reading
"This is a heroic tale from one of my very favourite authors." — Readings Books
"Masterfully told." — Liz Harrison/ The StoryGraph
"Mesmerising... a novel of exile, reinvention and devotion." — Kirsten Tranter, Australian Book Review
