Pat Riordan

The May Series Pat Riordan

Come What May




This is a story of the love, caring and devotion shared by two immigrants, Penelope and Thomas Watts when they leave England to come to Australia in 1858. The happiness, tragedy, hardship and heartbreak encountered when circumstances force them to separate, and a poignant story of 'man against the elements' when they try to reunite.




May Fortune Smile




'May Fortune Smile' follows the story of Penelope and Thomas Watts, who sailed from England in 1858 on the clipper, 'Conway' to settle to in NSW, Australia. It continues to describe life in the harsh early settlement, but not around Sydney. In this novel, as a result of Tom's surprise Inheritance, he moves his family, by steamship, to the Clarence River, in northern New South Wales. Again, 'May Fortune Smile' is set around the love of these two people, the river and environs, and how they survive new challenges as pioneers of Australia.




Time May Tell




Time May Tell'Time May Tell' is the third book in a trilogy. The first is called 'Come What May' the second, 'May Fortune Smile.''Time May Tell' is set in the 1870's and follows the story of Thomas Watts, who sailed from England in 1858, with his wife Penelope on the clipper, 'Conway' to settle in NSW, Australia. This book continues to describes life in the harsh early settlement on the Clarence River in northern New South Wales, where Tom, his grown up daughter Louisa, and his son, Christopher battle the elements and confront personal tragedies to find happiness.