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Synopsis
In nineteenth century New Zealand, there are few choices for a farm girl like Amy. Her life seems mapped out for her by the time she is twelve. Amy dreams of an exciting life in the world beyond her narrow boundaries. But it is the two people who come to the farm from outside the valley who change her life forever, and Amy learns the high cost of making the wrong choice.
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Story Elements
Setting
| Geography: | New Zealand |
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| Realism: | Consistent with real world, no magic, no unachieved science |
| Setting Type: | Pastoral (rural & small towns) |
| Time Period: | 1800 - 1899 |
Main Character
| Age: | Young Adult |
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| Gender: | Female |
| Race: | Caucasian European |
| Religion: | Irrelevant |
| Sexual Preference: | Irrelevant or N/A |
Styles & Themes
| Humor: | Moments of levity |
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| Inspires Reader to Feel: | Romantic |
| Mysteries & Puzzles: | Significant mystery(ies) are core to driving the story |
| Pacing: | Moves quickly |
| Physical Action: | Minor and occasional action |
| Political/Social Commentary: | Politics play a minor role |
| Romance: | Significant romantic themes |
| Genre | Mystery |
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About the author
Shayne Parkinson
I write historical novels set in New Zealand, starting in the 1880s and continuing through to the 1920s. I'm fascinated by social history, particularly that of my own country. I was born in New Zealand, and apart from two years in England have lived here all my life. I'm married to my childhood sweetheart, who grew up in the farming valley that's the inspiration for my imaginary one. We have a few acres in the countryside, where we have an orchard and a large vegetable garden, and a small flock of sheep to keep the grass down. We make our own wine, cider, jams, jellies and sauces.