Torn by tragedy from his early life on a remote farm in Tasmania Alex Dovehas returned years later to start over. A chance encounter with quiet alluringMerridy ... » 

Torn by tragedy from his early life on a remote farm in Tasmania Alex Dovehas returned years later to start over. A chance encounter with quiet alluringMerridy Bowmana young woman similarly haunted by a tangled and catastrophichistoryresults in marriage as two damaged souls unite to build a homefamily and livelihood far removed from civilizations bustle. Soon they aredrawn into the unpredictable dynamics of smalltown island lifeand into thedestructive orbit of an unscrupulous real estate agent who maintains a secrethold over both Doves. But when a shipwreck off the shore thrusts a troubledpossibly criminal teenage castaway into their world Alex and Merridystenuously forged happiness is suddenly at grave risk as they are forced toconfront deeper questions about the true meaning of fulfillment. «