Maria

<p>Maria Steyn's life is characterised by goodbyes. From the dim recollection of long-dead parents to the farewells from an established life in the Cape Colony of South Africa she has learnt to live with loss and sadness.<br><br>Joining the <em>voortrekkers </em>in their search for freedom and a land of their own Maria embarks on a journey inland. But disagreements soon arise breaking relationships and once again Maria's heart suffers loss.<br><br>When the dust settles after this final wagon trek will Maria find the stability she longs for? Could her reunion with Field-Cornet Christiaan Venter hero of the Battle of Blood River signal a new beginning? Or is she destined for a life of upheaval and tragedy?</p>