In the wake of a tragic accident, Indi Jaensch shoulders the weight of generations, determined to keep the family property near Settlers Bridge viable. But drought, debt and ruthless competition from an agribusiness tycoon are taking their toll. Local farm worker Blake Robertson is a welcome ally in her battle to save not just her property but also the district. Yet will Blake prove to be her Atlas or her Achilles heel? Over a century earlier, as war sweeps the world, impulsive nineteen-year-old Rose marries a farmer of German heritage, now branded as an 'enemy on home soil'. Rose finds herself pregnant and alone, holding together a farm and a family. When Indi discovers Rose's journals, her great-great-grandmother's fearless voice echoes across the years. But with betrayal close to home and the bank circling, Indi needs more than courage to save her farm. She needs a plan. 'Another fabulous read with a feel good vibe of rural community delightfulness and plenty of drama.' - Ms G's Bookshelf on The Ironbark Promise