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Barbed Wire and Brumbies (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
ISBN13: 9780648357858
Publisher: Alicia Hitchcock
Published: Nov 26 2024
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.61 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Western Australia, 1943: Margaret 'Maggie' Sleeman, a spirited young woman yearns to break free from societal norms. Giuseppe 'Joe' Russo, an Italian farmer-turned-soldier, finds himself far from home, captured and interned in Marrinup POW camp.
Living on her family's farm near the small town of Colton, precocious yet sheltered, Maggie dreams of a life beyond what is expected of her. Their worlds collide when Joe starts working on the farm through day release.
As they face the hardships of wartime farming and prejudice from the local community, their forbidden affection deepens. Complications arise when Maggie's parents become aware of the burgeoning relationship and encourage her to court Thomas Williams, envisioning a stable future with the son of a local shopkeeper.
Torn between duty and desire, security and passion, Maggie stands at a crossroads: Will she choose the predictable path laid out for her or dare to follow her heart into uncharted territory?
Discover if love can triumph over adversity in this poignant exploration of loyalty, family ties, and the courage to pursue happiness.
LARGE PRINT EDITION. Arial 16-point.
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