Araluen

In Araluen by Judy Nunn, two brothers step off a ship into 1850s Australia with little more than stubborn pride, a strained family tie, and the uneasy freedom of exile. This is rich Australian historical fiction with the sweep of a family saga, grounded in place and driven by ambition.

George and Richard Ross arrive in the Colonies and, over the next decade, transform hard beginnings into a thriving South Australian vineyard near Adelaide. As George builds Araluen—and the foundations of a new dynasty—success starts to demand compromises that don’t stay neatly contained. The story follows the Ross legacy across generations and continents, moving from **South Australian vineyards** to Hollywood’s glittering golden age and beyond, tracing how power and greed echo through time.

Perfect for readers who enjoy multi-generational dramas, vivid settings, and big, character-led storytelling.

Settle in and let Araluen pull you into its world.