The History Tree

Padraig Ryan is a man in the prime of his life. A May/December marriage with four young children brings him great joy. He is the owner of an iconic tree growing on land that is some of the best Tasmania can offer. He is popular with his friends and respected by his neighbours. His life is full until a severe windstorm leaves what he believes to be the heart of his life in danger. He must make a decision that antagonizes almost everyone he calls friend and, as if that is not enough, his much-loved daughters turn his carefully built life on its axis.

A lie is never small. It takes many years before Bridget realizes the full import of her small one word lie. The family is left to struggle with the after-effects.