Publisher's Synopsis
A young man is found barely alive by a small mob of Budawang, on a beach in Yuin Country, pre settlement Australia 1595. The only survivor of a Portuguese trading ship, Jacque is faced with the challenge of embracing a new language and culture, plus the haunting truth, that he may never see his family again.
His father, Count Frederico, an important business man, embarks on an epic sea journey to search for his son. Encountering pirates in Asian waters, and samurai in Japan, he finally uncovers a small lead, that may be a clue to his son's whereabouts.
Is Jacque destined for a new life with the Budawang, never to be rescued, or will his father search to the ends of the earth to find his son?
Experience Jacque's life changing experience with the Budawang mob, 200 years before settlement, and follow Count Federico's desperate journey to find his son, amidst family tragedy, marriage breakdown, and death.
