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The Drifter

Anthea Hodgson

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Grief stricken, Cate Christie moved from her home in Perth, Western Australia to her Aunty Ida’s lonely and isolated farm approximately three hours away. Cate’s parents were disappointed in her – the suggestion that she stay with Aunty Ida was a double edged sword with her elderly aunt needing help around the farm. Cate’s guilt over what had happened meant she would do anything to atone…

When Cate encountered a bearded, scruffy man not long after she arrived she was unnerved. It seemed he had tak Grief stricken, Cate Christie moved from her home in Perth, Western Australia to her Aunty Ida’s lonely and isolated farm approximately three hours away. Cate’s parents were disappointed in her – the suggestion that she stay with Aunty Ida was a double edged sword with her elderly aunt needing help around the farm. Cate’s guilt over what had happened meant she would do anything to atone…

When Cate encountered a bearded, scruffy man not long after she arrived she was unnerved. It seemed he had taken up residence in the old mud house set away from the main house and though he was a stranger, Mac, Ida’s old dog had taken to him. And Ida was happy for the “nice young man” to stay and help out. Learning his name was Henry (though she really wasn’t sure about that!) Cate kept her barriers up when he was around.

Gradually Cate renewed her relationship with Aunty Ida – she found the gentle and kind old lady was a stalwart of the community, loved by all the townsfolk. She involved Cate in many of the activities while talking about the past and Cate’s Uncle Jack who had passed some time previously. And all the while Henry was quietly in the background, mending fences, moving sheep and making himself useful.

But what were the secrets that Henry held so close to his chest? And would Cate be able to escape the past and make peace with herself?

The Drifter by Aussie author Anthea Hodgson is a moving rural romance and this author’s debut novel. Interspersed with delightful flashes of humour which had me chuckling, I loved Aunty Ida’s character – she reminded me so much of my own elderly relatives of days gone by; her mannerisms, never ending cups of tea with the accompanying cakes. And of course Mac! He was adorable – I had no problems “seeing” him while he was chasing the rabbits; while he was having his tummy rubbed. We all know a Mac! The Drifter is one I thoroughly enjoyed, and I have no trouble recommending it to lovers of the genre.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy to read in exchange for my honest review.
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