The Desert Midwife
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  • Published: 16 July 2019
  • ISBN: 9780143785828
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $32.99

The Desert Midwife

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16 Jul 2019
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The heart-warming new romantic drama from the bestselling author of Mothers' Day.

WINNER - ROMANCE WRITERS OF AUSTRALIA RUBY AWARD 2020 Contemporary Romance Book of the Year

What if the love of your life forgot who you were?

When outback midwife Ava May meets Zac on a flight to Alice Springs, they tumble into a whirlwind affair. But an exciting adventure leads to a terrible accident, with shattering consequences. The couple who had so much going for them now find themselves with everything to lose.

Devastated, Ava retreats to her family cattle station to help salvage what she can of the critical situation. But at home on the drought-ridden farm, her brother is being pushed to his limits, and as his depression intensifies, Ava must step in to prevent another family tragedy.

Against the majestic backdrop of Australia’s Red Centre, old dreams are shattered, new babies are born and true love takes flight.

By Australia’s renowned midwife and bestselling author of Mothers’ Day, The Desert Midwife is a romantic drama about strong families, medical miracles and new beginnings.
  • Published: 16 July 2019
  • ISBN: 9780143785828
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $32.99
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About the author

Fiona McArthur

Drawing from her life as a rural midwife, Fiona McArthur shares her love of working with women, families and health professionals in her books. In her compassionate, pacey fiction, her love of the Australian landscape meshes beautifully with warm, funny, multigenerational characters as she highlights challenges for rural and remote families, and the strength shared between women. Happy endings are a must. Fiona is the author of non-fiction book Aussie Midwives, and lives on a farm with her husband in northern New South Wales. She was awarded the NSW Excellence in Midwifery Award in 2015. Find her at FionaMcArthurAuthor.com

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Also by Fiona McArthur

The Bush Telegraph
Mothers' Day
The Baby Doctor
Heart of the Sky
Aussie Midwives
The Homestead Girls
Red Sand Sunrise
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Awards & recognition

Ruby Romantic Book of the Year

Winner  •  2020  •  Contemporary Romance

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Fiona McArthur Q&A

Renowned midwife and bestselling author Fiona McArthur on delivering babies, being a 'pantser' and reading on a river.

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