Review: excellent in many ways
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 13, 2012
I love historical novels and this was one of the best.  I am impressed that Mrs. Tanner does research, like Bernard Cornwell (one of my very favorites!) and I really learned some things about WWI Australia.  It made me think a bit about my own maternal grandparents, though American, and their experiences in the War.  I really loved Harry's spunk, compassion, joy and growth.  I could have really kicked Ross, if I'd had him near from time to time!  Harry's understanding of him helped me to like him as well. Many walks of life were well portrayed and the interactions between them was seemingly honest.  I had tasks I HAD to do today, but had to continually get back to this story to see it to it's conclusion.  I was not disappointed and rather cheered at the end, not trying to give anything away, but I'm sure that you'll like the story too.  I purchased Margaret Tanner's book, Frontier Wife, just a few minutes ago and see a future of reading more of her work!