Cirrus@Austlit

'This is the story of Emily. The Australian Outback Historical Saga is in essence a biography of an extraordinary woman's life, set on the great Jooloonga Station in central Queensland. 1901: A little girl wanders down a creek in central Queensland after the revenge massacre of her family. She becomes known as The Crazy Orphan and is rendered mute for two years. A host of remarkable characters pour in and out of her life. The pioneering Wilsons and their six children provide the love that remains indelibly printed on her soul. An extraordinary event at the annual Racing Carnival has her venting her anger in an outburst that relaxes her vocal chords, but the incident has her banished from the community the same day.' (Publication summary)