Have you ever wanted to escape to a distant island? When Rosie Trethewey, a disillusioned doctor turned market researcher, unexpectedly inherits a shack on the remote northern tip of Great Barrier Island, she decides it's time to begin a new life. Arriving at her new home, Rosie finds she has two neighbors sharing the wilderness: Red O'Hara, a refugee from horrific wartime experiences on the Burma Railway, and Angus McLeod, a retired policeman who's abandoned a society he sees as soft and contemptible. Rosie's appearance panics Red and Angus, both fearing she'll disrupt their ordered lives...and they're right.
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"I thoroughly loved this book and have wished for years that his other novels were available in the USA. It is the strangest thing, his books have such good reviews and yet are not available for sale in the USA." — Nan (5 out of 5 stars)
"I thoroughly loved this book and have wished for years that his other novels were available in the USA. It is the strangest thing, his books have such good reviews and yet are not available for sale in the USA."
" The book started out good, but after a hundred pages or so it really started dragging. I got tired of the love triangle (if it can be called that) and I thought that Rosie was portrayed in a very unrealistic way. "
" It's 50's writing, but it is fun. "
" I got into this story right away and was sorry to have it end. Its a book that has been around for a while, but Hansen's theme is more relevent than ever. The characters are fascinating and memorable. "
" This was the first Hansen book I read, and I loved it. I'm glad I found this author, he never disappoints. "
" Fantastic story with character that really keep you guessing. "
" Funny. The characters are wonderful. "
" This was one of my mom's top picks last year. Don't read the back cover, just jump in with the story! "
" The 3 main characters on this island are fascinating. How they intermingle and what happens is exciting. An excellent read. "
" Excellent - set in NZ "
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