Tom Gerrard

Tom Gerrard is a novel that explores the bonds of family and the contrasting lives of its characters. The narrative centers on a cattleman who, after the tragic loss of his own family, reconnects with his young niece. The story begins with an encounter between the cattleman and his niece, who is collecting pippies on the beach. Through their conversation, the child’s innocence is revealed, alongside the strained and neglectful care she receives from her austere aunt. The protagonist’s growi...