Tears of the Moon

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Broome, Australia, during the peak of the pearling industry in 1893, this story follows young bride Olivia Hennessy as she encounters a charismatic pearling master, Captain Tyndall, and becomes intertwined with the mystical significance of the pearl. Over a century later, in 1995, Lily Barton travels to Broome in search of her family history, uncovering surprising revelations along the way. The narrative explores themes of love, destiny, and the enduring mystery of the pearl across different eras.