The Romance of Runnibede (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Steele Rudd

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267174683 ISBN 13: 9780267174683

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Across the Australian frontier, a tense hunt unfolds as trackers race to save a missing companion.

In this gripping installment, a party rides into the night to rescue Dorothy after a frightening chase. The Governor, Eustace, Tom Merton, and Warabah join forces with local trackers to follow elusive leads through brush and scrub. As dawn breaks, the group confronts danger, loyalty, and the courage of a small but determined band facing wild terrain and unpredictable foes. You’ll feel the pace quicken as horses snort at unseen threats and every clue brings them closer to the truth behind Dorothy’s disappearance and the fate of those who travel with her.

What you’ll experience

• A high-stakes pursuit driven by quick decisions, keen tracking, and sudden twists.
• Vivid scenes of a rugged landscape and the practical skills of frontier life.
• Close teamwork between settlers and Indigenous trackers under pressure.
• Moments of danger, camaraderie, and quiet resolve as dawn arrives.

Ideal for readers who enjoy frontier adventure, survival episodes, and stories of loyalty under test.

• Frontier setting with rugged landscapes and a cast of hardy characters.
• Tracking scenes that build suspense and emphasize practical skills.
• Interplay between leadership, trust, and teamwork in perilous moments.
• A narrative arc that blends action with a sense of community and duty.

Ideal for readers who want a brisk, character-driven tale of pursuit and resilience in a colonial Australian world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267174683
• ISBN 13: 9780267174683
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 230