Bereft

Set in 1919 amid the chaos of the Spanish flu epidemic and post-World War I Australia, the novel follows Quinn Walker as he returns to his hometown of Flint, hiding from a past accusation. There, he encounters the mysterious orphan Sadie Fox, who seems to hold secrets about the crime Quinn fears. This gothic story explores themes of love, longing, and justice, highlighting the struggles of those affected by war and its aftermath.