The Goldseekers: William Stuart Long

Book VII of The Australians. The California Gold Rush of 1848-1849 brought Australians determined to use their mining knowledge in a search for the country's riches. Among the motley crowd of avaricious gold seekers was Jasper Morgan, who murdered his Californian partners. Learning in San Francisco that their quarry has taken ship to Australia,m Luke and Mercy join the clipper ship, the Dolphin to work their passage to Sydney. Also returning is Red Broome. When they arrive, the Australian Gold Rush is on. The harbour is filled with vessels deserted by their crews. Sheep and cattle station workers have abandoned their employment to join the rush for gold. The series now follows the descendants of the original characters.