I have to say that I was captivated from the start. After the first couple of pages I was totally sucked in and could not put the book down. Having said that it is only right and fair to say that 'Historical' is not a genre that I would choose to read, in fact, I avoid it at all costs!

Yet this book is not what I expected - not at all. It's a story that is set in the earlier part of Australia's history and although the formality is there, with people addressing each other as 'Miss Morland' or 'Mr Cavanagh' the story is totally absorbing.

Kate Loveday writes beautifully, in a free-flowing, easy to read style. Her writing is pleasantly descriptive and the reader can see the setting of each scene as easily as if they were in the book themselves.

The characters are real and it is easy for the reader to develop a fondness for some and at the same time, a dislike for others. The end of this book leaves me begging for more - what better way to leave your audience? I cannot wait for the next book in the trilogy!

If you missed 'Inheritance' - the debut novel by Kate Loveday then go find it! It was a wonderful read, also beautifully done and I am pleased to see that Kate has continued to develop her fantastic style. With writing like this Kate Loveday's future looks great!

Once again, I have pleasure in awarding Kate Loveday the maximum Inkwells for her latest book, 'An Independent Woman.'