Long is the Way and Hard

Harry an Australian veteran from World War I and Caitlin an English girl meet briefly at the end of the war. When Caitlin writes to Harry with the news that her husband Patrick has died and that she has given birth to a son Joseph they begin friendly correspondence. Through these letters Harrys feelings for Caitlin grow into love and he eventually proposes marriage to her. Caitlin initially feels it is too much of a wrench to leave Patricks mother and sisters who have looked after her since her parents died. When Kate and Bridie decide to leave England for their native Ireland Caitlin decides to accept Harrys proposal and with Joseph now almost three years old she makes the journey to Australia. She and Harry make their home with Lettie Harrys mother in Numurkah. The challenges and decisions are many and riddled with doubt.