Harry Heathcote of Gangoil

In the heart of Queensland, Australia, Harry Heathcote is an English ‘squatter’ managing a sprawling sheep station at Gangoil. Alongside his devoted wife Mary and her elder sister Kate, they navigate the challenges of rural life. Nearby, Giles Medlicott, owner of a sugar plantation and mill, stands ready to lend his support. However, trouble brews when two of Harrys disgruntled former employees, fueled by jealousy and aided by the unscrupulous Brownbies, ignite a catastrophic fire on his property. As the flames threaten to engulf everything Harry has built, the gripping story unfolds, revealing themes of loyalty, community, and resilience. - Summary by Simon Evers