William Jeffries Sr. rose from convict labourer to influential industrialist in early 19th century Tasmania, driven by an insatiable desire for power and legacy. His meteoric rise with Jeffries Industries transformed the colony's economy but was shadowed by secretive dealings with the enigmatic Alastair Blackwood and the Guardians, a clandestine society. As tensions escalated, William's ambitions led to unexpected and dramatic consequences, culminating...