Elizabeth's Star

Set against the backdrop of wartime New Guinea and outback Queensland, "Elizabeth's Star" follows the intertwined lives of families impacted by the approaching threat of war in 1941. The story centers on Michael McTavish, a Queensland drover who joins the Australian Imperial Force, and Joanie, who arrives in New Guinea with her father to manage a trading store. Based on actual events, the novel explores themes of love, separation, and resilience amidst the upheaval of World War II.