Perseverance Profanity and a Pot of Grease — Maureen Carter

Based on true events of a son's search for a father he barely knew, this amazing tale of romance, drama and humour tells the story of Dick, a young American. After entering Australia as a stowaway, he becomes the first American in Queensland to enlist in the First World War. On his return to Australia, he continues a life of freedom and adventure capturing the hearts of women along the way until his casual attitude towards his family is challenged by the hand of fate.