Tommo & Hawk

ISBN-13:9780143004578

Bryce Courtenay has created an unforgettable story of the enduring bond between two brothers.

Brutally kidnapped and separated in childhood, Tommo and Hawk are reunited at the age of fifteen in Hobart Town. Together they escape their troubled pasts and set off on a journey into manhood. From whale hunting in the Pacific to the Maori wars of New Zealand, from the Rocks in Sydney to the miners' riots in the goldfields, Tommo and Hawk must learn each other's strengths and weaknesses in order to survive.

Along the way, Hawk meets the outrageous Maggie Pye, who brings love and laughter into his life. But the demons of Tommo's past return to haunt the brothers. With Tommo at his side, Hawk takes on a fight against all odds to save what they cherish most.

An epic tale of adventure and romance from Australia's bestselling author.

User Reviews

• Comment by Karen Bell-Booth April 1, 2010
  I have just finished this book in 5 days. Unfortunately I had to continually stop to go to work, when all I wanted to do was to keep reading. Totally enthralling! Very descriptive of the early life in the colonials. A harsh country and a hardcore bunch of people who have made us the Australians we are today. Fighters to the core, the underdog who never gives up! A realistic family who argue, fallout, but are always there to support each other when needed, through love and tragedy. I hope the next book picks up where this one leaves off or I'll be sending Mr Courtenay a whole bunch of questions by email. All in all, an AWESOME read!!! Hoorah! I cant wait to read the next book ( I might just have to catch up on sleep & housework first) as this one was unputdownable.