A Colonial Reformer, Vol. 2 (of 3)

"A Colonial Reformer, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Rolf Boldrewood is a book set in colonial Australia that follows Ernest Neuchamp as he deals with love, ambition, and the challenges of a new society. Volume two opens at a lively party hosted by Count von Schätterheims where Ernest, despite his reservations, finds himself drawn to Antonia Frankston; together, Antonia and Ernest navigate an environment of social pressures and cultural clashes as they discuss relationships and the quirks of colonial life. Through witty conversations and thoughtful moments, the story questions European traditions against the emerging identity of Australia, setting the scene for drama and the continued journey of Ernest.