Angel of the Outback

Land of the Far Horizon #2

by Patricia Hickman

Haunted by her past, will Rachel's secret stand in the way of love?

Having fulfilled a seven-year-transportation sentence in the wilds of England's foundling Australia, Rachel Langely finally obtains her freedom. Weakened from the starvation years, she soon realizes that freedom in a drought-and plague-ridden colony remains a battle for survival. But when her only friend is murdered by an unknown assassin, Rachel must flee for her life.

Rachel finds refuge with a young minister, Revered Whitely, and later finds work at the Prentice's struggling plantation. But her commitment remains to discover her friend's assassin. What she doesn't realize is that she is being drawn into a trap that threatens to end her life and destroy the Prentices.

When a beautiful officer's daughter, Felicity Thompson, sets her eyes on the Reverend Whitley, the dark secrets that Rachel has kept hidden from him stand in the way of her true feelings. Dare she tell him the truth?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Christian, Historical, Historical Fiction

319 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1995

About the author

“Hickman gamely unpacks the lies families tell each other, the cost of family secrets to ourselves and others, the bonds between sisters and the walls between husbands and wives. Her sparkling talent is evident in this engrossing story.” ~ Publishers Weekly

Best-selling novelist Patricia Hickman has written 18 books for major publishers like Random House and Hachette Books.

A note from me, the author: Hey! My latest teen fiction title is TINY DANCER, a coming of age story for sophisticated readers of young adult fiction—maybe you!

I love good food, taking road trips, hiking, and biking, but most of all writing you new stories you'll fall in love with. You can visit me here at Goodreads, through my official FB author page, or my website at patriciahickman.com.

Reviews

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a surprisingly good addition to the first book in the duo. In fact, I preferred this book to the first one. A nice change from my non-fiction reading of late. Also, a quick read for me as we wind down the school year.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this simply because of its setting. Austrailia. More, that it is set in Austrailia during its origins as a prisoner's colony. I had a friend who lived in Australia at the time I read this so I was reading everything that I could find on the subject.