The outsider

Penelope Williamson · first published 1996 · ISBN 9780446604772

An award-winning historical novel that weaves together love and conflict as a stranger arrives in a tight-knit frontier community, bringing desire and danger that unsettle established relationships and alliances. Williamson layers romance with the harsh realities of frontier survival and the rigid social structures that govern small communities. The novel was recognized for its rich characterization and historical authenticity.