After the death of Lachlan Macquarie, his wife Elizabeth, together with George and Mary Jarvis, face life together on Scotland's Island of Mull. Lachlan's namesake and son, and George's daughter Beth, bloom into young adults and Lachlan falls deeply in love with Beth, until society's disapproval of her mixed blood begins to both hurt and influence him. Certain she will marry Lachlan, Beth's life is trouble free and uncomplicated, until John Dewar, a handsome young naval officer comes into her life and turns her emotions upside down. Based on the true story of the younger generation of the Macquarie family, these are two powerful and emotional novels of tender love, devaststating heartbreak, and the triumphant spirit of the young. 'Browne has a talent for drawing us into her characters and situations.' - IRISH NEWS