Jessica is based on the inspiring true story of a young girl's fight for justice against tremendous odds. A tomboy, Jessica is the pride of her father, as they work together on the struggling family farm. One quiet day, the peace of the bush is devasted by a terrible murder. Only Jessica is able to save the killer from the lynch mob - but will justice prevail in the coourts?

Nine months later, a baby is born... with Jessica determined to guard the secret of the father's identiity. The rivalry of Jessica and her beautiful sister for the love of the same man will echo throughout their lives - until finally the truth must be told.

Set in the harsh Australian bush against the outbreak of World War 1, this novel is heartbreaking in its innocence, and shattering in its brutality.

I was given a hard cover copy of this book sometime back. I think my dad has my original copy. I saw this in the St Vinnies bookshelf yesterday and had to get to release somewhere, some how. This story is to good not to travel!
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Lent this to my sister-in-law. It has now made its way back to me. Going to hold it for a fellow bookcrosser.

Thank you Teacher-Trudy for this RABCK I have heard this book is a good read. I cant wait to read it. Thank you also for the bookmark!