The Lightning Ridge Ladies by Fiona McArthur – Still heartbroken after the death of her twin brother, Dr Bella Grey moves to Lightning Ridge for a fresh start managing the outback town’s general practice. It’s a far cry from her city roots, but she quickly bonds with the welcoming locals, and, in particular with the Lightning Ridge Ladies. At one of their weekly gatherings, Bella meets the vivacious opal jeweller, Meesha, who might just provide the lasting friendship she has been hoping to find.
Bella is also hiding a secret! She’s desperate to uncover the truth about what happened to her twin, William, and by moving to the town where he took his life, and where his body was never found, it seemed like the best place to start.
When she learns that TJ, Meesha’s opal supplier, knew William before he died, she’s convinced he can help. The irresistibly handsome miner, however, has enfolded himself in so many secrets, that it seems an impossible task to unravel them!
Not only a wonderfully interesting novel regarding the mining and preparation of opals, but a celebration of those who manage to live in such daunting conditions through hard work and close mate-ship.
A marvelous read, which may be followed by a visit to the area or, at least, the purchase of an opal pendant or bracelet!
ISBN: 9781761350115
The Lightning Ridge Ladies is available in paperback, e-book and audiobook.
About Fiona McArthur
Drawing from her earlier life as a rural midwife, Fiona McArthur shares her love of working with women, families and health professionals in her books. She highlights challenges for rural and remote families, and the strength shared between women. Fiona is the author of the non-fiction book Aussie Midwives, and lives on a farm with her husband in northern New South Wales. She was awarded the NSW Excellence in Midwifery Award in 2015 and the Australian Ruby Award for Contemporary Romantic Fiction in 2020, and was shortlisted for the same award in 2023.
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