The vastness of Western Australia is the setting for this heart wrenching story of a family touched by tragedy not once, but twice. The MacBrides have lived on Meredith Downs, a million acre sheep station, for generations. In 1958, an accident claims the lives of two family members and irrevocably changes the life of a third, Matt. The female MacBrides, Lorna and Rose, must deal with their grief while trying to reconnect with a changed Matt. When death visits the MacBrides again, Matt becomes shackled with a devastating secret that could destroy the family and the dynasty they built. There's a lot of books about having secrets, but this one is in a class all by itself. This epic is written with much thought and compassion for the human condition. This unforgettable family will touch your heart. I didn't want to do anything but read until I finished it. Highly recommended.