Home again at Ceann Mara Station on the banks of the Darling River, where she spent a happy childhood with her four sisters, Caitríona O’Byrne feels safe. Scarred by a harrowing attack at university, she falls into the familiar, nursing both her body and her trust in all she once believed in.
Logan Wainwright—a detective on leave, and the new property owner across the river—is facing his own demons. Together with Caitríona, he begins to heal as he assists her with her family history research on the O’Byrne brothers. As her attraction to Logan grows, Caitríona stumbles upon a family secret.
In the nineteenth century, two siblings face a life-altering choice: to flee from their ancestral farm in County Kerry or face the consequences of their actions. A gripping family saga unfolds as Caitríona unearths the layers of family history and she is confronted by a betrayal that threatens not only her newfound peace but her very survival.
Can Caitríona navigate their sad family history and learn who she can trust before it’s too late?
Award-winning author, Annie Seaton lives near the beach on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. Her career and studies have spanned the education sector, working as an academic research librarian, a high-school principal, and a university tutor until she took early retirement and fulfilled her lifelong dream of a full-time writing career.
Each winter, Annie and her husband leave the beach to roam the remote areas of Australia for story ideas and research. She is passionate about preserving the beauty of the Australian landscape and respecting the traditional ownership of the land. For those readers who cannot experience this journey personally, Annie seeks to portray the natural beauty of the Australian environment—its spiritual locations, stunning landscapes and unique wildlife.
Readers can view her many books, and contact Annie through her website, annieseaton.net, or find her on Facebook and Instagram.