A bushfire threatens the small rural community of Melrose, and a reporter is sent to cover the crisis as it unfolds. But Clarrie Brown isn't just any unrelated journalist. In fact, as he enters the town environs he is caught up in a vision of the past, the years he spent as a boy, growing up in this town.

One Remarkable Year brings the Australian country town to life in the 1960's; a time when the modern era of social revolution emerged to take the place of the traditions and ways of generations past.

Here is a story about a real town, with real characters and real spirit....

Kate has a secret she doesn't want anyone to know, especially the new minister - the man who has taken her father's position.

John Laslett has just arrived in Green Valley as the new parish minister. He has been employed by the patron lady, Vera Wallace, and she has seen to his every need. But there is something strange about the housekeeper she has sent.

Kathryn is an efficient housekeeper, but John cannot seem to break through the cold exterior. Something is wrong, he is sure, but he doesn't know what...

Historical romance set in colonial Australia

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