The Emerald Flame

Land of the Far Horizon #3

by Patricia Hickman

Book 3 of the Land of the Far Horizons series. A young woman searches for the man she loves and the father of her unborn child among the Irish prisoners transported to Sydney Cove.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical, Christian

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1996

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

[Kristie Self · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have enjoyed reading more of this series, which I began as a teenager years ago. The author does a fantastic job of telling the stories of the early colonists as they settled on the shores of Australia in the late 1700's, early 1800's. This is a bit of a generational saga, with many different characters and POVs. This could be read as a standalone novel, but I think the story is better understood if you read the series from the beginning. I recommend this series if you enjoy historical fiction with a thread of romance and a strong emphasis on faith.