The Fortune Seekers Book Summary

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Book one of an intended series, Glennis Browne's The Fortune Seekers traverses time in a thought provoking saga, which delivers a tale of pioneering life that includes the elements of wanderlust, adventure, drama and romance, all steeped in a well plotted, and vividly re-imagined history.

Author Browne brings the mid 1800's back to life, within this exploration of the erstwhile era of the Australian Gold Rush. The narrative poses the multi-faceted hardships people faced during that time in realistic detail. She explores the spiritual, mental and physical stresses encountered through her well-drawn characters and setting. The story follows the lives of characters Dan Matthews and Charlotte Mertons,Great Brittainers each living a life mired

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