The Orphans by Fiona McIntosh

Orphan Fleur Appleby finds solace and purpose when adopted by a kind undertaker and his wife. Developing a remarkable talent for comforting grieving families, she dreams of becoming the nation’s first female mortician, determined to break down barriers in the male-dominated funeral industry.

In the rugged outback of South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, Tom Catchlove endures a life-altering tragedy in his youth. Driven by ambition, he strives to become a successful wool classer. A fateful meeting as children sets their lives on an unexpected course.

As adults, Fleur battles to save her family’s business from ruin, facing a father consumed by grief and a scheming stepmother who wants her gone. Tom, seeking new opportunities at the port woolstores, finds his path intertwined with Fleur’s once more. However, they are soon caught in a web of murder and intrigue, where their trust in each other is their only salvation.

Features & Benefits

• Author: Fiona McIntosh
• Format: Paper Back
• Pages: 432
• Pub Date: 17th April 2023