{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dirt-sara-powter-9780994578273","title":"Diamonds in the Dirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLockleys of Parramatta Series Book 3 (re-edited 2025)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiamonds in the Dirt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean Historical Fiction set in Parramatta, in the early 1840s and 50s.\u003cbr\u003eAn adventure in search of gems and himself, but there is more to life than wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuke Lockley\u003c\/b\u003e is the youngest of six siblings, known as the studious one in his family and the first student at the new university in Sydney. He continues his studies even after hearing that his beloved Ellen has married someone else. Now, with no job, no money, and love lost, Luke wonders if studying is all his life will ever be. He prays for guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEllen Miller\u003c\/b\u003e has loved Luke since their childhood, refusing to consider marrying anyone but him. Yet, for the past four years, Luke has ignored her. She cannot understand what drove him away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cb\u003eReverend William Clarke \u003c\/b\u003eseeks helpers for a mineral expedition, he invites Luke to join.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeizing this opportunity, Luke suddenly finds himself face-to-face with Ellen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill they resolve their differences before Luke departs on this long adventure?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiamonds in the Dir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003et'\u003c\/i\u003e is the third book in a 100-year family saga of Colonial and convict Australia. Set in the post-convict era of Parramatta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powter's \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Diamonds in the Dirt.' \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean historical tale of love, adventure and enduring friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuy '\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiamonds in the Dirt'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e t\u003c\/b\u003eo discover if Luke will achieve his dreams of finding his lost love as well as diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(The author's convict family history loosely inspires this saga.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lockley family saga continues with Charlie, the eldest son's story. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt is found in the next volume, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Earl's Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe legacy of one can change an Empire.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sara Powter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 099457827X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780994578273\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thorpe Bowker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/26\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.84d","brand":"Sara Powter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435834650879,"sku":"9780994578273","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_030fecfd-d0ab-415a-a446-984a16d9bd05.jpg?v=1777153020","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/diamonds-in-the-dirt-sara-powter-9780994578273","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}