In the Wake of Fortune

By Ivan Dexter

A dust-laden wind sweeps across the harsh expanse of the Australian outback, where men gamble everything for a glimmer of gold and the promise of fortune. Beneath the relentless sun, ambition and desperation collide on the edges of civilisation, drawing seekers into a world where survival is never assured and the land itself tests every resolve. Set against the evocative backdrop of the early twentieth-century goldfields, this Australian historical novel plunges readers into the heart of bush adventure, where the line between hope and ruin is as thin as the shadow of a gum tree at midday. The narrative unfolds with a keen eye for the unforgiving beauty of the landscape and the tangled motives of those who cross it, capturing both the physical and moral trials faced by fortune seekers in a land as wild as it is alluring. With its authentic depiction of the gold rush era, the work stands as a compelling example of classic Australian literature. The story's blend of adventure and survival fiction offers not just a tale of riches pursued, but a meditation on character, endurance, and the unpredictable turns of fate. The outback itself emerges as both adversary and muse, shaping destinies in ways both subtle and dramatic. For readers drawn to literary adventure and the raw drama of the Australian goldfields, this novel remains a vivid window into a defining period of the nation's storytelling tradition. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374590069
• ISBN13: 9789374590065
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"