A POW in World War II, Red O'Hara now lives like a hermit on a remote island off New Zealand. When the feisty Rosie inherits the property of one of his neighbour's, he resists her presence, but eventually his feelings towards her change dramatically.
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A POW in World War II, Red O'Hara now lives like a hermit on a remote island off New Zealand. When the feisty Rosie inherits the property of one of his neighbour's, he resists her presence, but eventually his feelings towards her change dramatically.
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When Rosie trethewey - disillusioned doctor turned market researcher - unexpectedly inherits a shack on the remote northern tip of Great Barrier Island, she decides it is time to begin a new life. Arriving at her new home, Rosie finds she has two neighbours sharing the wilderness. One is Red O'Hara, a refugee from horrific wartime experiences on the Burma Railway. the other Angus Mcleod, a retired policeman who's abandoned a society he sees as soft and contemptible. Rosie's sudden appearance panics Red and Angus. they both fear she'll disrupt their ordered lives. And they're right. In this inspiring novel of survival, love and conflict, three loners are forced to come to terms with themselves, each other and the encroaching world.
About the Author
Derek Hansen was born in England, raised in New Zealand and now lives in Australia. He began writing novels at the conclusion of a long and successful career in advertising. His first novel, LUNCH WITH THE GENERALS, was an immediate bestseller and provided all the encouragement he needed to continue. His books have been published in the UK, Europe and the USA. Derek is the author of eight novels and three collections of short stories. He is married with two grown-up children, and divides his time between his homes in Sydney and the Sunshine Coast.
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