Fitzroy, Melbourne. 1941. Hot-headed 17 year-old Albert Morton. A Waratah motorcycle. A turbulent mix that leads to trouble and strife for Albert. He joins the Australian Navy, working in the engine room of the Nimrod, an N-Class destroyer. A British frigate is bombed. Survivor Harry Johnson is rescued by the Nimrod. Albert and Harry become close friends. Tragedy strikes.
How does one pick up the pieces and move one's life forward?
A great read for boys and young men who are exploring life, their sexuality, their dreams.
