Beyond the Ashes

<p>Beyond the Ashes is a 1970s Australian novel that follows a family's emotional and physical journey from the red deserts of central Australia to the blue beaches of the east coast. Set during a time when safari tours and climbing Ayers Rock were common and turtle conservation was just emerging the story explores deep themes of forgiveness love grief and faith.</p><p></p><p>After a tragic road accident a family begins to fall apart due to silence and unresolved pain. The novel centers on a young woman's attempt to reconnect with her father and his struggle to overcome his past. A young marine biologist Martin Kelso believes the family can heal and plays a role in guiding them toward restoration.</p><p></p><p>With intertwined stories of characters like Kate Daniel Raelene and Martin the novel paints a moving portrait of brokenness reconciliation and hope emphasizing that no place no matter how beautiful can heal the heart without forgiveness and love.</p><p></p><p>This is a work of fiction inspired by real locations but with entirely fictional characters and towns.</p>