The Lambing Flat

by Nerida Newton

In a landscape as beautiful as it is brutal, in a culture both ancient and new, two very different young people struggle for understanding and survival. Set in the heady gold rush days of mid-nineteenth century Australia, this is a modern story of the search for belonging.

Ella, the daughter of a grazier, grows up on an isolated, drought-ridden Queensland property, seeking her place in the harsh environment. Lok and his father arrive from China in search of gold and are caught up in the infamous Lambing Flat riots. When and Ella’s and Lok’s paths cross, they begin to discover what it is to belong.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A flawless novel of historical fiction set in mid 19th century Queensland, Australia during the gold rush. I savored this beautiful piece of literature as I did her 2nd novel, DEATH OF A WHALER. Looking forward to her upcoming novel, soon to be published set during WW II.

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this book up without too much expectation but found myself in the lives of two sympathetic characters, both who managed to burst out of the bounds their culture imposed upon them.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fantastic story set in Australia during the gold rush looking at life in the outback and the life of an immigrant.