At midnight on December 28,1864, in the Australian gold-mining town of Daylesford, young newly-wed Maggie Stuart lies dead in her own blood. Rumor and xenophobia drive speculation over the identity of her killer. When a suspect is apprehended, police incompetence and negligence distorts the wheels of justice. In this climate of prejudice, Detective Otto Berliner sets matters right.
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