Burning Fields

Set against the backdrop of Australia’s sugarcane fields in 1948, this historical novel tells the story of Rosie Stanton, who returns home after World War II determined to save her family's struggling farm. Confronted by her father's traditional beliefs, a jealous farm worker, and the echoes of her brothers lost in the war, Rosie yearns for love and a brighter future. When Italian immigrant Tomas Conti arrives nearby, their connection ignites but is soon threatened by secrets from his past that could unravel everything. As tension mounts and old hatreds resurface, Rosie must navigate her desires and determine her own path in a changing world.