John B Meikle

Lady Geraldine's Secret John B Meikle

In 1953 a timid Lindsay Greame arrives from New York at Sydney's airport in search of independence. Stepping from the plan she felt a sudden fear, at the realization of being totally alone. Her serendipitous journey lead her to the vast Outback and its characters. A disillusioned priest, a dashing heart stealing rancher, family murder, a guitar playing inner city priest, a NY detective and the fabulous horses of "Naringa" the two million acre Outback station. Her life changed for ever when a freak radio transmission was intercepted from a New Zealand Ham operator. Sixteen men were stranded and separated on the station boundary in the wake of furious Monsoon flood across the desert plains. Lindsay's story is one of intrigue, buried secrets, immeasurable wealth, life-altering love. A breathtaking romance with the strength and grace of the a hard scrabble life, in an unforgiving but inspiring ochre land. The Abernathy Heritage.