This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

In "The Black Opal," we meet the close-knit community of opal miners at Fallen Star Ridge, a fictional Australian town. The story opens with the death of Sophie's mother, leaving the young woman under the care of the wise and respected Michael Brady. Sophie navigates love and heartbreak, particularly with the charming but ill-matched Arthur Henty. Meanwhile, the miners face the harsh realities of their work, the allure of a tempting offer that threatens their independence, and the enduring spirit of their community. Despite individual struggles, the novel celebrates the collective strength and resilience of the opal miners as they face the challenges of life on the unforgiving yet captivating ridge.