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Romance, revenge, reckoning in this mid 19c Australian Historical fiction novel. John Leary boards ship in Ireland in 1850, a young carpenter ambitious for a new life in Australia. He sails with revenge in his heart - his beloved sister has been raped by her landlord, William Baxterhouse, who escapes on another ship with even grander plans for success in New South Wales.

John Leary, a man of 55 years, leads his construction empire with an iron grip and is not alone in this endeavor. His two sons play pivotal roles in the family business, but it is his firstborn charismatic yet unpredictable Richard who basks in his father's favor in stark contrast to Brendan, Richard's half-brother who has the respect of Leary's hard-working site men because he seems to have mortar running through his veins.

Step back in time to the heart of Sydney’s gold rush era with an unfiltered glimpse into the city’s bustling construction scene. Immerse yourself in the vivid historical backdrop transporting your senses to the hustle and noise of the burgeoning Sydney in 1855.