Southern Gold

<p><strong>A story of colonial New Zealand and the mystery girl who rose from the slums to become a force to be reckoned with.</strong></p><p></p><p>It is 1858 in boom town Dunedin. Dreamers and vagabonds are pouring into the new colony to seek their fortune in the Otago goldfields. A newborn baby is found abandoned on the road. She finds acceptance in the notorious and close-knit community of Maclaggan Street<em>.</em> But at six years old the spirited Billie is faced with making her own way in the world of pubs and prostitutes commerce and chance.</p><p></p><p>Why is the elegant gentleman so interested in Billie's sketchy past and future prospects? What does the Irish charmer want with a girl who detests him?</p><p></p><p>This exciting saga twists and turns through some of New Zealand's historical events with staunch pioneer characters strongly evoking Otago's gold fever days. From muddy city streets to wild-west shootouts <em>Southern Gold</em> is a story of courage and survival.</p><p></p><p>And out of adversity it is a story of enduring love.</p>