Set in the colourful town of Oombaroomba comes a charming story of an intrepid woman named Mrs. Tomp. Follow her exploits as she cleverly procures fertilizer, doles out folksy wisdom to her eccentric neighbours, and wrangles with the local authorities. Though told with a wink and good humour, this tale touches on timeless themes of community, perseverance, and the human spirit. Mrs. Tomp’s antics will captivate readers as she faces life’s challenges with grit and grace. Some early readers have even compared this heartwarming story to the great Australian classics. Pull up a chair and get to know the unforgettable Mrs. Tomp and the quirky residents of Oombaroomba in this delightful novel that will stay with you long after the last page.
Who is Bendigo Jones? Much is rumoured: Adventurer? Scholar? Soldier? Sailor? Man of action? Man of letters? Fantasist? Narcissist? Well, it’s very hard to tell. There are so many parts to us all, are there not? But one thing is for sure – in writing this book, Bendigo Jones dug deep and uncovered stuff that surprised even him. He found writing this book enjoyable and strangely therapeutic. He hopes reading it will be too. See if you can find him in these pages for, if you do, you may find more too. Sometimes the most surprising things are found in the most unexpected places.