The Cornstalk

by Heather Garside

Rather than join her wealthy parents in England, rebellious Louise Ashford sets off to work in the frontier settlements of the Australian Outback. She finds herself in the company of a young cattleman of convict descent, but will their passionate union bring grief to them both?

346 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Heather Garside grew up on a cattle property in Central Queensland and now lives with her husband on a beef and grain farm in the same area. She has two adult children, a lovely daughter-in-law and son-in-law, and two beautiful granddaughters.
She has published five novels and has helped also to write and produce several compilations of short stories and local histories. The Cornstalk was a finalist in the 2008 Booksellers’ Best Award, Long Historical category, for romance books published in the USA. Breakaway Creek was a finalist in the QWC/Hachette Manuscript Development Program and was first published by Clan Destine Press. Morgan’s Road is her latest novel.
Heather works at home on the farm and for many years helped produce a local monthly newsletter, amongst other voluntary activities. She enjoys patchwork and sewing and regularly attends a local craft group.
For more information about her books, please visit her website at www.heathergarside.com