It is 1927 and great advances are being made in aviation around the globe. George Hood knows his talent for flying is languishing in his small hometown of Masterton. When Air Force Territorial, John ‘Scotty’ Moncrieff, announces his intention to buy a plane and be the first to fly over the Tasman, George is determined to be his co-pilot. The two men refuse to let anything stand in their way.

George’s wife Cissie is equally intent on not losing her second husband to a mission that can at best be described as foolhardy, and at worst suicidal. Her insecurities ignite with the unavoidable presence of George’s first love, Doris, who is kind, gentle and strikingly beautiful; everything Cissie feels she is not.

Soon, George's stubbornness and a knack for attracting admiration from many quarters threatens their tumultuous relationship, as he and his head pilot prepare for their dangerous journey. Success will bring fame and prestige to the Dominion; failure is not an option.

Joanna Beresford

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