by Tanya Moir
Published by Black Swan, 2011, Auckland
The Peterson family have bought, unseen, a piece of land on Banks Peninsula, and leave behind a relatively comfortable life in London, to make their fortune in the new colony.
This is in 1866. The resultant life is not easy. There is much grief and the family is ill-equiped to cope. The story is centred around Hester, the teenage daughter, and a diary or journal written by the previous owner of their land.
This is a good story, which has been well-written. Look out for more from this author.
Recommended for Senior Students and adults.
