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The story primarily revolves around Jim Linton, the responsible and brave elder brother of Norah Linton, and his best friend Wally Meadows. Set after World War I, the novel explores the lives of these two young men as they return to Billabong, their cattle station, and settle back into civilian life.Having experienced the horrors of war, Jim and Wally face the challenge of readjusting to a peaceful existence. They have both been forever changed by their wartime experiences, and the novel delves into how they cope with the transition. While they are grateful to be back in the familiar surroundings of Billabong, they also wrestle with the lingering effects of the conflict and the demands of running a cattle station.