Black the Night and Wild the Sea

Set against the backdrop of the Australian gold rush, the narrative intertwines adventure and romance between Michael Byrnes, an Irish rogue, and Sele Kanawa, a passionate Eurasian missionary. Their journey takes them from Australia's southern coast to the jungles of Cape York and the uncharted islands of Melanesia, where the struggle against brutal sea captains unfolds. The story explores Sele's internal conflict between her faith and love for Michael, reflecting the era's challenges and the author's deep connection to the Pacific's tumultuous history.