The Orphans

Fiona McIntosh
2022

Pre-loved - Good condition

Fleur Appleby, orphaned at birth and adopted into a mortuary business, aspires to become Australia’s first female mortician amid the rugged beauty and adversity of South Australia's outback. Tom Catchlove, also orphaned after a devastating family tragedy, grows up shaping wool in the desert long before fate intertwines their paths. A fleeting childhood encounter echoes into adulthood, and when their worlds collide again, they must navigate a dangerous landscape—including a sinister stepmother and a brewing murder mystery. United by loyalty, loss, and hope, they begin to rebuild what was once broken, while uncovering secrets that threaten everything they’ve fought to protect. In this evocative tale, heartbreak and resilience converge on the frontier, forging a love that defies time and tragedy.