The Kimberley – from the red desert to the remote town
of Broome – is the backdrop for Kimberley Sun. This is
the enthralling story of modern relationships and the unbreakable
ties we all have to the past. Lily Barton is a beautiful, adventurous
50-something looking for a complete life change. Sami, her daughter,
is 30 and driving alone through the outback to finally and reluctantly
confront her family roots. Together they are swept into a world
where legends, myths and reality start to converge. Those who
come into their orbit bring stories that will profoundly change
them. From Farouz, the old Afghan camel driver, to Bobby, the
Chinese/Aboriginal man who is entangled in the murder of a German
tourist, Biddy, the survivor from Captain Tyndall and Olivia’s
era, and the mysterious artist hiding in the desert. All have
a secret and a story to tell as each finds their place under
… the Kimberley sun.
Adventure, mystery and romance are here in abundance but beneath
the surface lies an intriguing study of human relationships,
frailties and fears. The many stories in the novel, “Kimberley
Sun” are woven together like a magic carpet that will
enthrall and entertain.