by Fiona Palmer
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY LIFE
‘A good old-fashioned love story.’
SUNDAY MAIL BRISBANE
‘Palmer’s characterisation of the town’s many colourful identities is delightful and will bring a smile to those who have experienced country life.’
WEST AUSTRALIAN
‘A heartwarming romance about finding true love and following your dreams.’
FEMAIL.COM.AU
‘Distinctly Australian . . . heartwarming and enjoyable . . . a well-written and engaging read.’
BOOK’D OUT
‘A great addition to your shelf if you love strong characters and beautiful Aussie landscapes.’
THE AUSTRALIAN BOOKSHELF
MICHAEL JOSEPH
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First published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, 2015
Text copyright © Fiona Palmer 2015
Poem page 98 copyright © Lorna Madson
The moral right of the author has been asserted.
All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book.
Cover & text design by Laura Thomas © Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Photograph on pp i–iii © Fiona Palmer
Background credit: Peter Walton Photography/Getty Images;
Man: Sam Edwards/Getty Images; Woman: PeopleImages.com/Getty Images
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ISBN: 978-1-76014-030-4
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