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Dr. Darcy McCall, a young and ambitious physician, leaves the United States to take on her first position as a rural doctor on a remote Australian cattle ranch. There she meets Jim Burleson, the robuste station boss who is skeptical of a female doctor in his employ. Darcy’s tenacity and gentle allure catch Jim’s attention, leading to a tense and passionate dynamic between them. As the unforgiving landscape tests their resolve, their growing bond is challenged by the harsh realities of isolated life and their personal convictions. The novel explores themes of independence, love, and survival in the Australian outback.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Donna Stephens
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