Churinga sheep-station in the Australian Outback is a parting gift from Jenny's husband - a legacy she only learns about after his tragic death. With nowhere else to turn for comfort she makes her way there to find a harsh, unforgiving place but with its own quiet beauty. It also has its secrets. Jenny's new neighbours seem reluctant to talk about Matilda Thomas, Churinga's former owner. But the longer Jenny spends on the farm, the more she is aware of her predecessor's lingering presence. Then she discovers Matilda's diaries and finds herself drawn into a tale more shocking than she could possibly have imagined. And the deeper she delves into the past, the more Jenny wonders whether inheriting Churinga is a blessing or a curse