Illustrated by Brigitte Stoddart.
When Acacia, the beautiful daughter of a bankrupt landowner, falls in love with Okra, a young Aboriginal stockman, their love seems doomed. But the two are determined that nothing will keep them apart - not even the most tragic of consequences . . .
Based on the Chinese legend of the Willow Pattern Plate and with stunning papercut illustrations, this is a moving and romantic tale weaving folklore and fantasy, from one of Australia's best-known authors.
