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"Which one of us do you intend to marry?" Fleeing from a disastrous love affair, Jeckie had no intention of marrying anybody - but her three handsome cousins had other ideas. The vast sheep station of Mallibee Downs had been a subject of disagreement among the family for three generations - and somehow they were convinced the answer was marriage. Only no one had bothered to tell Jeckie...
After escaping a failed relationship, Jeckie finds herself caught in a complex web of family expectations when her three cousins attempt to dictate her romantic future. Jeckie arrives at the remote sheep station of Mallibee Downs seeking solitude and a fresh start, only to discover that her presence is viewed as a solution to a long-standing generational dispute. She must navigate the persistent advances of her cousins while grappling with the isolation of the Australian outback. The narrative follows her internal struggle for autonomy against the backdrop of a family legacy that prioritizes land ownership and traditional alliances over her personal desires.
This work fits firmly within the tradition of mid-century rural romance, emphasizing the tension between individual agency and familial obligation. The premise suggests a focus on the classic trope of the 'reluctant heiress' navigating a high-stakes domestic environment. Readers likely encounter a narrative that prioritizes character dynamics and the atmospheric isolation of the sheep station setting. The story appears to lean into the conventions of the genre, utilizing the vast, unforgiving landscape to mirror the protagonist's internal emotional conflicts.
Page Count:
160
Publication Date:
1977-01-01
Publisher:
Fontana
ISBN-10:
0006144799
ISBN-13:
9780006144793
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