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Men of the Outback #1
The Cattleman : Men of the Outback
A mysterious portrait, an unexpected commission, a disappearance in the Outback.
She might not know it, but these three things bring Jessica Tennant to Mokhani Station and the notice of cattleman Cyrus Bannerman. What Cy wants to know is if there’s another reason for her presence. Something that has to do with his father’s strange behavior...
For her part, Jessica wonders if coming to Mokhani was a good idea. Working for the Bannermans might make her career, but this family—with the exception of Cy—just doesn’t seem right. As for Cy, he could be more than all right if it weren’t for the fact that he insists on assuming the worst about Jessica!
She might not know it, but these three things bring Jessica Tennant to Mokhani Station and the notice of cattleman Cyrus Bannerman. What Cy wants to know is if there’s another reason for her presence. Something that has to do with his father’s strange behavior...
For her part, Jessica wonders if coming to Mokhani was a good idea. Working for the Bannermans might make her career, but this family—with the exception of Cy—just doesn’t seem right. As for Cy, he could be more than all right if it weren’t for the fact that he insists on assuming the worst about Jessica!
296 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 14, 2006
About the author
Margaret Way
625 books165 followersMargaret Way was born and educated in the river city of Brisbane, Australia. Before her marriage she was a well-known pianist, teacher, vocal coach and accompanist, but her hectic musical career came to a halt when her son was born and the demands of motherhood dictated a change of pace.
On a fortuitous impulse she decided to try her hand at romance writing and was thrilled when Mills & Boon accepted her first effort, Time of the Jacaranda, which they published less than a year later in 1970; a feat that brought tears to her father's eyes. Some seventy odd books have followed resulting in a loyal readership whose letters provide a source of support and encouragement. A driving force in all her writing has been the promotion of her much loved country, Australia. She delights in bringing it alive for her readers; its people, way of life, environment, flora and fauna. Her efforts so far have not excited official recognition, but she expects one day she will be awarded the "Order of Australia."
Her interests remain with the arts. She still plays the piano seriously, but her "top Cs" have gone. She is still addicted to collecting antiques and paintings and browsing through galleries. She now lives within sight and sound of beautiful Moreton Bay and its islands, inspiration for some of her books. Her house is full of books, spectacular plants, Chinese screens and pots. She is devoted to her garden and spends much time "directing the design and digging and providing cold drinks and chocolates."
On a fortuitous impulse she decided to try her hand at romance writing and was thrilled when Mills & Boon accepted her first effort, Time of the Jacaranda, which they published less than a year later in 1970; a feat that brought tears to her father's eyes. Some seventy odd books have followed resulting in a loyal readership whose letters provide a source of support and encouragement. A driving force in all her writing has been the promotion of her much loved country, Australia. She delights in bringing it alive for her readers; its people, way of life, environment, flora and fauna. Her efforts so far have not excited official recognition, but she expects one day she will be awarded the "Order of Australia."
Her interests remain with the arts. She still plays the piano seriously, but her "top Cs" have gone. She is still addicted to collecting antiques and paintings and browsing through galleries. She now lives within sight and sound of beautiful Moreton Bay and its islands, inspiration for some of her books. Her house is full of books, spectacular plants, Chinese screens and pots. She is devoted to her garden and spends much time "directing the design and digging and providing cold drinks and chocolates."
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October 23, 2023
It's almost all a 'gothic' mystery/family drama with a very very mild thread of romance running through it. It was good, but I found myself getting frustrated because I read M&B for romance, not for long, drawn out mystery plots.
Also - I got a bit fed up with how so many characters here do awful, awful things are are never held to account. Forgiveness and understanding seem to be the words of the day, but seriously, when somebody strands you in the outback with the intention of murdering your ass you don't just shake your head and let them off because 'they must be hurting too'. Fuuuck that.
Romance was really dull, uninteresting and lacking chemistry.
Also - I got a bit fed up with how so many characters here do awful, awful things are are never held to account. Forgiveness and understanding seem to be the words of the day, but seriously, when somebody strands you in the outback with the intention of murdering your ass you don't just shake your head and let them off because 'they must be hurting too'. Fuuuck that.
Romance was really dull, uninteresting and lacking chemistry.
December 31, 2020
Fascinating! Romance, adventure, and maybe a mystery to solve ...
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