[1] It is a sequel to the author's debut novel The Broken Melody (1930).
Dale Jenkins, heir to a rich property in the Riverina area of New South Wales, tries to become a writer.
[2] The book was dedicated to Thwaites' great-grandfather "The King of the Riverina" who establishing Buckingbong Station in 1827.
[7] The Sydney Morning Herald said "from a purely literary standpoint, the book scarcely calls for criticism, but for renders of a certain type it will doubtless have its own sentimental appeal.
"[9] The Sydney Mail said "The reader will meet some old friends from The Broken Melody in the new novel, and may very well enjoy this renewal of acquaintanceship.