Once a Jolly SwagmanAn old black Billy Can contains the secrets of an incredible lifeAn Australian Historical Novel Inspired by the songs of The SeekersSet in 1870s Parramatta and Kent, UKRick Lockley, struggling to escape his family's expectations, runs away to find himself. Jack, a jolly swagman, takes him under his care. Even after years together, Rick knows little about the old man.On his death, Jack leaves Rick his precious billy can; the contents reveal Jack's identity. Stunned, Rick must travel to England to finalise Jack's wishes. There, he uncovers Jack's life of love, betrayal and a link to his own family. Rick also discovers there is much more to learn about this enigmatic man.***An Australian Historical tale about an enigmatic swagman and his secret identity. Everybody has a back story; Jack's ties into Rick's own family. ***This story was inspired by twenty of the songs by "The Seekers," an Australian folk group that sang about a swagman.
