The Power Game

In early 19th-century Tasmania, Monsarrat and Mrs. Mulrooney are dispatched to Maria Island to investigate the mysterious death of Harefield, a man responsible for crucial supply and communication duties. As they uncover the circumstances surrounding Harefield's fatal fall and attack, the investigation delves into the complex relationships and tensions involving a detained Irish revolutionary, Thomas Power, and the intricate web of secrets and motives at play. The story explores themes of trust, intrigue, and the dangerous power of knowledge in a perilous penal settlement.