Blackbird

The early wealth of Queensland depended on slavery, known in Australia as Blackbirding.

South Sea islanders were tricked or forced aboard slave ships and sold to the highest bidder to cut cane on sugar plantations.

Beautiful young Kiri, destined for slavery is rescued by half-breed Ben Luk.

But racial prejudice runs high in the colony and Kiri and Ben struggle against ruthless, unforgiving enemies