John Walton

A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.

After her mother's death, Tess travels to a rural cattle station in South Australia in an attempt to reconnect with her estranged father and sister.

An outside expert changes course and looks for creative ways to help Mr. Ball and his employees turn the company around without firing anyone.