In two years' time, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Set against the sun‑baked plains of 1879 Australia, the first volume opens in the remote homestead of Narraporwidgee, where a bustling family navigates the rhythms of pastoral life. Through the eyes of Kitty, the young daughter who flits between verandah breezes and the clatter of the mail steamer, listeners hear the mix of domestic chores, witty banter, and the constant hum of the wool market that sustains the household. The opening scenes capture a vivid tableau of a mother’s quiet resolve, a father’s optimistic calculations, and the gentle sway of everyday rituals that bind the characters to both the land and the distant world beyond.

Beyond the immediate concerns of price fluctuations and letters from England, the narrative gently unfurls a tapestry of relationships—between settlers and servants, between hope and the harsh outback. Each chapter hints at new personalities and fleeting pleasures, from unexpected visitors to lingering scents of raspberries and cream, offering a richly textured portrait of colonial Australia that feels both intimate and expansive.