Bücher der Reihe The Wild Australia Stories

You''ll never see a wasp in the same way again ...When Beth''s marriage ends, she''s determined to build a new life in the country for herself and her children. A quiet life lived closer to nature. She thinks she''s achieved the impossible - a civilised separation, a happy home and a cordial relationship with her estranged husband, Mark. There''s even the promise of new love on the horizon. But when Mark tries to change the rules, Beth''s peaceful world is turned upside down.Disturbingly, she also discovers that European wasps have invaded her garden. Beth''s obsession with them and their queen holds up a distorted mirror to the human drama. As the chaos in Beth''s life gathers momentum, connections between the two worlds come sharply into focus. The lives of Beth and the others are neither separate to, nor safe from, the natural world.AUTHOR''S NOTEIn this series of Wild Australia Stories I tell tales of the people, wildlife and land that I love. But there is more to wild Australia than brumbies, dingoes, dolphins and the magnificent outback. As a passionate conservationist and amateur naturalist, I''m interested in all aspects of nature. One thing I''ve learned is that it''s not always about the big things. Little creatures have a surprising impact on our lives. If you''re squeamish about insects, look away now. If you''re fascinated by the Australian bush and the way all creatures great and small are connected, then Beth''s story is for you.- Praise for Wasp Season --There is an ironic twist to this tale, a violent and sudden twist that will leave the reader gasping. Wasp Season is a fascinating study of nature and humans.- Wendy O''Hanlon,  Acres Australia- ''A thrilling story that describes both human and insect life in detail as they become intertwined ... an unforgettable, unputdownable trip into a garden that, on the surface, seems like a quiet refuge.'' - John Morrow, World of Books and Music- ''Scoullar, it turns out, is a writer of documentary calibre.'' Australian Literary Review

A heart-warming new rural romantic suspense set in the Victorian High Country by the bestselling author of Brumby's Run.Armed with nothing but some loose change and her beloved dog Duke, Mallee girl Pippa Black has finally found the courage she needs to escape a dangerous relationship. Two cryptic words written on a paper napkin send her in search of the one person who might help her - a long-lost brother she has always dreamed of finding.Pippa's quest leads her to the remote town of Currajong, high in the beautiful Victorian alps. As a runaway seeking refuge among strangers, Pippa learns that she's been mistakenly implicated in a shocking crime. She finds her way to Brumby's Run, a wild-horse sanctuary, where she begins work assisting the enigmatic farm manager Levi, and becomes entranced by Thowra, a magnificent golden stallion who leads a herd of brumbies in the region. Both man and horse will teach Pippa more about herself than she ever thought possible - including when to run, when to hide, and when to stand up and fight.Set among the majesty of the High Country snowgums, The Mallee Girl is a moving and heartfelt story about the power of love and the land to heal old wounds, and the freedom that comes in confronting your greatest fears.¿¿'The Mallee Girl has all the ingredients of a great rural read - a feisty heroine, a hero to die for, an evocative setting that will make you yearn for the country and themes of love, faith and overcoming adversity." - Bestselling author Rachael Johns.

A heart-warming new rural romantic suspense set in the Victorian High Country by the bestselling author of Brumby's Run.Armed with nothing but some loose change and her beloved dog Duke, Mallee girl Pippa Black has finally found the courage she needs to escape a dangerous relationship. Two cryptic words written on a paper napkin send her in search of the one person who might help her - a long-lost brother she has always dreamed of finding.Pippa's quest leads her to the remote town of Currajong, high in the beautiful Victorian alps. As a runaway seeking refuge among strangers, Pippa learns that she's been mistakenly implicated in a shocking crime. She finds her way to Brumby's Run, a wild-horse sanctuary, where she begins work assisting the enigmatic farm manager Levi, and becomes entranced by Thowra, a magnificent golden stallion who leads a herd of brumbies in the region. Both man and horse will teach Pippa more about herself than she ever thought possible - including when to run, when to hide, and when to stand up and fight.Set among the majesty of the High Country snowgums, The Mallee Girl is a moving and heartfelt story about the power of love and the land to heal old wounds, and the freedom that comes in confronting your greatest fears.