Queensland Cousins

A family living on a Queensland plantation copes with childhood mischief, sudden arrivals, and a sequence of unsettling events that test their nerves and resourcefulness. The Orban children encounter mysterious barefoot visitors, a riderless horse, strange night sounds, a momentary baby disappearance later explained, and ominous rumors about local natives and witchcraft. Neighbors and servants take part in searches and investigations in the scrub and thicket, and small acts of heroism and diversion; surprises and revelations gradually clarify the threats and restore domestic stability, while episodes alternate between homely warmth and outdoor adventure.