Lynne Wilding Lynne Wilding i(A42077 works by) (a.k.a. Lynette Gumbley)
Born: Established: 17 Nov 1941 Sydney, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 2 Jun 2007
Gender: Female
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1 2 y separately published work icon Amy's Touch Lynne Wilding , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2007 Z1381139 2007 single work novel historical fiction

'After working as a nurse with Australian soldiers in World War I, Amy Carmichael settles in the little town of Gundaroo, South Australia. There she is reunited with one of her former patients, returned digger Danny McLean - and meets his brother, Randall...

'The McLeans own Drovers Run, a big station just out of town. But Drovers Run is in trouble - and so is Amy. She likes Danny, but is dismayed to find that it is Randall for whom her feelings are growing most strongly. In a small town rumour is rife, and when shots are fired during a cattle rustling operation, it is the trigger for the inevitable showdown between the brothers...' (Publisher's blurb)
2 1 y separately published work icon Sundown Crossing Lynne Wilding , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2006 Z1267529 2006 single work novel 'The sudden death of her father, Rolfe, sends Carla Hunter to South Australia's Barossa Valley to claim her birthright. And to begin a search for the truth about her heritage that will change her entire life.' From author's website.
2 y separately published work icon The Topaz Brooch Lynne Wilding , Sydney : ACP Publishing , 2005 Z1293319 2005 single work novel romance 'Three lives, three loves. And a gypsy jewel that crossed the ocean.' From the author's website.
2 y separately published work icon Outback Sunset Lynne Wilding , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2004 Z1121755 2004 single work novel romance
2 y separately published work icon King of Cane Valley Lynne Wilding , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2003 Z1025880 2003 single work novel

'Family saga moving from India and southern Africa to Queensland, Australia. After her mother's death, Rani Ashiramsi leaves her home in Bombay to join her father in the African village of Saringal. There she falls in love with plantation manager, Willem Dewar. But Willem is married, and when Rani discovers she is pregnant she decides to make a new life for herself and her child, bringing her to a marriage of convenience and Queensland's cane valley. Author is former president of Romance Writers of Australia. Her previous titles include 'The Sheikh' and 'Heart of the Outback'.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon 52 Waratah Avenue Lynne Wilding , Pymble London : HarperCollins Australia , 2001 Z1025930 2001 single work novel
1 For the Love of Mike Lynne Wilding , 2001 single work short story
— Appears in: Love, Obsession, Secrets & Lies 2001; (p. 257-298)
1 y separately published work icon Turn Left at Bindi Creek Lynne Wilding , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2000 Z1025916 2000 single work novel 'When Brooke Hastings and her new husband, Doctor Jason d'Winters, stop off at the small town of Bindi Creek - they have no idea that the small township will end up having such a dramatic impact on their lives. Lured by the peaceful town and its need for a doctor, the young family decide to settle at Bindi Creek and make friends with the locals, including Jason's old mate Wes, who admires Jason and Brooke's perfect life. But Brooke is not all she appears to be, and the guilty secrets of her tragic past are tearing her apart. When Jason is seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, Brooke has to confront her past and rediscover herself in order to survive. Meanwhile, Wes begins to make his move...' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon Whispers Through the Pines Lynne Wilding , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 1999 Z1025908 1999 single work novel

'Is someone or something trying to drive Jessica Pearce insane? Could it be the hereditary factor of insanity in her family tree? Is it Simon, her doctor husband? Or is something darker and more sinister happening to her on Norfolk Island? Jessica Pearce is a successful Perth barrister, until she suffers an emotional breakdown three weeks after the death of her son. In an attempt to heal Jessica and her husband, Simon moves to Norfolk Island for a six month break away from their hectic worlds. Jessica, immersed in her misery, is touched by Sarah, a land-locked spirit, tied to Norfolk Island and unable to leave or rest. Sarah sees Jessica as the one to set her free from her spiritual bonds. Slowly Sarah's story of her brutal death in the times of colonial settlement unravels. the already strained marriage of Jessica and Simon is threatened by the mutual attraction between Jessica and Marcus Hunter, a former psychologist and a native Norfolker who teaches South Pacific history at Auckland University. the marriage is further threatened by Sue Levinski, a nurse who sees the difficulties Simon and Jessica are encountering as a perfect opportunity to perfect her life, being the partner of a successful doctor. With the breakup of Jessica and Simon's marriage, she and Marcus turn to solving the mystery of her haunting. Who is Sarah? What has she done?'(Publication summary) 
2 y separately published work icon Heart of the Outback Lynne Wilding , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 1998 Z1025899 1998 single work novel detective Fiery and ambitious, brilliant architect Francey Spinetti is a young woman on her way to the top. When wealthy magnate CI Ambrose introduces her to his vast North Queensland business empire - and a career-scarred local cop, Steve Parrish - everything seems to be falling into place, including her love life. But the harsh outback's landscape holds more secrets than Francey could possibly have imagined, and more enemies too. CI's family seem determined to eliminate Francey from the picture - whatever the cost. As CI's cattle empire becomes embroiled in murder, and Steve puts his life on the line to clear the name of the woman he loves, Francey will need to call on all her strength and determination to survive ... (Publisher's blurb, back cover).
2 y separately published work icon This Time Forever Lynne Wilding , Milsons Point : Arrow Books , 1997 Z1025891 1997 single work novel romance

'Laura McRae is beautiful, gifted, madly in love - until at eighteen her life is shattered in a few brief moments. All she can cling to is her talent for fashion and her determination never to be poor again; a talent and determination that take her into the glamorous salons of Sydney high society.' (Back cover)
1 y separately published work icon Le Baroudeur au Coeur Tendre [and] Shalima ou les Portes du Paradis Lynne Wilding , ( trans. Unknown )expression Paris : Harlequin , 1992 Z1510542 1992 selected work novel romance
4 y separately published work icon The Sheikh Lynne Wilding , Chatswood : Mills and Boon , 1991 Z1025913 1991 single work novel
— Appears in: Le Baroudeur au Coeur Tendre [and] Shalima ou les Portes du Paradis 1992;
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