Fortune's Son
By Jennifer Scoullar
- Release Date: 2018-06-08
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Description
Heads you win. Tails you die...
Can one man's revenge become his redemption?
Young Luke Tyler has everything going for him: brains, looks and a larrikin charm that turns heads. The future appears bright, until he defends his sister from the powerful Sir Henry Abbott. His reward is fifteen years hard labour on a prison farm in Tasmania's remote highlands.
Luke escapes, finding sanctuary with local philanthropist, Daniel Campbell, and starting a forbidden love affair with Daniel's daughter, Belle. But when Luke is betrayed, he must flee or be hanged.
With all seeming lost, Luke sails to South Africa to start afresh. Yet he remains haunted by the past, and by Belle, the woman he can't forget. When he returns to seek revenge and reclaim his life, his actions will have shattering consequences – for the innocent as well as the guilty.
Set against a backdrop of wild Tasmania, Australian Gold and African diamonds, Fortune's Son is an epic story of betrayal, undying love and one man's struggle to triumph over adversity and find his way home.
- Praise for Jennifer Scoullar –
'Scoullar, it turns out, is a writer of documentary calibre … lovely, lyrical prose.' The Australian.
'Jennifer is a writer of great imagination.' Author Andrea Goldsmith
'The people, the animals and the places … such vivid and vibrant story-telling which wholly swept me away' Beauty and Lace
Fortune's Son is the first book in the Tasmanian Tales trilogy. Buy it now to discover why Jennifer Scoullar is one of Australia's favourite story-tellers!
Reviews
Fortune’s Son
5By Lynnc1505I loved this story so much! So well written. Great historical fiction.Riveting
5By FgrodWell written and engrossing to read.Excellent book
5By Judie76I couldn’t put it down! Already bought the next one! Thanks for such a wonderful story!!Fortunes son
5By Shellyodell0I think this is one of the best books I have ever read. Thank you to the author .Excellent read
5By yallcomebacknowVery much a page turner as advertisedFortunes Son
4By West/PHHSLoved this book, not what I usually read. Characters are so believable. Had a hard time putting it down. Great story!Fortune’s Son
5By gareman24Absolutely loved this book. I’m not much of a reader, but I couldn’t put this down.Fortunes Son
5By gweneethI really enjoyed your vivid descriptions of Tasmania and South Africa. I’ll never get to visit those places so this is the next best thing. I like happy endings and am thankful Luke and Belle made back together again. Thank you, GGood read
4By uniteusGood cast of characters and animals. Very easy read and held my interest. Would easily recommend to animal lovers, conservationists, and adventurer’s.Fortunes son
5By bestofbettyLoved it. I don’t want it to end. Beautiful story. Loved all the animals.