Red Dust
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Publisher Description
Red Dust opens with Gemma Sinclair grieving the death of her husband, Adam, in a horrific plane crash and learning she's inherited the 10,000 hectare station his family has worked for generations.
Despite huge scepticism from surrounding landowners, Gemma decides not to sell Billbinya, disregarding Adam's dying words that he's in trouble and she must sell the station.
As if the job of keeping the station going isn't enough, a wave of innuendo sweeps through the local community about Adam's involvement in cattle and sheep duffing. There are even whispers the plane crash was no accident. A visit from the police confirms the rumours, with Gemma discovering that not only was Adam involved, but has indirectly implicated her by using Billbinya as a holding station for the stolen stock.
Intent on clearing her name, Gemma determines to get to the bottom of what was going on. In the process, she's shocked to discover the masterminds behind the duffing are two former school friends, and that a trusted stock agent and good friend are somehow involved.
When Gemma is finally cleared of any wrongdoing, she decides to put the past behind her and return to the family farm - a new love by her side.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Fleur McDonald’s inspiring debut centres on the charismatic, passionate and “salt of the earth” Gemma Sinclair, a young widow who resolves to take charge of Billbinya—a vast sheep and cattle ranch—after her husband’s untimely death. Painting a ruggedly romantic picture of outback life, McDonald gives us a determined heroine who sets out to mend her heart, unravel her deceased love’s ominous parting words and stay one step ahead of sinister thieves targeting her farm. From its tragic beginning to its final twist, Red Dust is a suspenseful and soulful novel that celebrates the values of honesty and friendship.
Customer Reviews
Enjoyed Red Dust but nearly didn't finish
I got into this book very quickly. I love the style it is written in, but the mix up in chapter 2 nearly stopped me when "Scoota was let off the lead by Gemma and then minutes later by Jess"
Red Dust
Really enjoyed this book, as I grew up on a farm I could identify with it.
I believe it would be worth approaching the SA Film Corp it has much to offer.
Regards & best wishes
Len L
AMAZING!!
Absolutely loved this book!