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  Fever Coast - A historical...

  Colin Falconer

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  A rogue army. A continent in chaos. One man's thirst for revenge. 
  East Africa, 1750: Lachlan McKenzie doesn’t know why he and his family live on a remote trading post on the slave coast of Africa. The past is best left buried is all his father will say about it. But then one day three warships sail downriver and turn their guns on their tiny fort. 
  Lachlan is meant to die that day. But though he is young and untried, he proves a hard man to kill. 
  And blood will have blood. He wants vengeance and he wants to know why. 
  Lachlan pursues his family’s murderer all the way to the frenzied and oppressive coast of Carnatic India, with its British redcoat forts, slave markets and Moghul emperors. 
  But as he finally closes in on his quarry, he discovers payback is not quite as simple as he thought. 
  And there are some secrets it’s better not to know.'If you're missing a Wilbur Smith novel, here is a great substitute.'  
  'Blazing with adventure, epic in scope and utterly compulsive.' Waterstone's. 
  'Falconer's grasp of period and place is almost flawless. He's my kind of writer.' The Australian. 
  Experience the Epic Adventure SeriesThrilling journeys through vividly imagined worlds, heart pounding action and unforgettable characters.Multi-bestselling stand-alone tales that can be read in any order.35,000+ five-star reviews. 
  Part thriller. Part history. All adventure.

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  Miss Bumby's Mission

  JM Laird

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  In 1838 when Mary Bumby's brother John decided to travel from England to be a missionary in New Zealand, she went with him. And she took two hives of live bees on their arduous six-month sea voyage.

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  Legacy - Sir John Hawkwood Book 7

  Griff Hosker

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  Sir John Hawkwood may be getting old but he is still as wily as a fox. Feared and revered in equal measure, one of the greatest military leaders the world has ever known is drawn once again into a territorial dispute, beginning at the Florentine borderlands. Leading a coalition of city-states, he strikes deep into the nest of Milanese vipers and their allies. Using the skills honed over a long and illustrious career, the English mercenary takes the war to the very gates of Milan, cementing his legacy as ‘Giovanni Acuto’ – supreme condottiero. 
   
  The bittersweet final instalment in the engaging tale of Sir John Hawkwood; the English Mercenary who became an Italian legend. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, David Gilman and Ben Kane.

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  Testament - The new Ancient...

  Wilbur Smith, Mark Chadbourn

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  Global bestselling author of River God and The New Kingdom, Wilbur Smith, returns with the next epic book in his brand-new Ancient Egyptian series.FROM THE RUINS OF BATTLEA HERO MUST RISEFOR THE GLORY OF EGYPTYears of Hyksos rule have seen the plunder of once-mighty Egypt. Though the two kingdoms have now been reunited by the armies of the true Pharaoh, his position is perilous, his rule under threat from those who seek to take advantage of the turmoil created by the overthrow of the Hyksos. Desperate to keep Egypt united, Taita the Magus summons his protégé, Piay, to solve a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure Egypt's future forever.But in the tumult of war, an evil has thrived. Malevolent followers of Seth, the god of chaos, are determined to claim this power and usher in a new age of darkness.The fate of Egypt is at stake. Can Piay prevent their land falling into the hands of those who would see its ruin?

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  The Cricket on the Hearth

  Charles Dickens

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  A timeless holiday classic, The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens is a heartwarming tale of love, family, and redemption. Set in a cozy Victorian home, the story follows John Peerybingle and his wife Dot, whose simple yet contented lives are disrupted by a series of misunderstandings, mysterious arrivals, and surprising revelations. A seemingly ordinary cricket, chirping beside their hearth, becomes a symbol of warmth, hope, and the unseen forces that guide us through hardship. 
  As secrets unravel and mistaken identities come to light, Dickens masterfully weaves a touching narrative filled with festive spirit, romance, and moral lessons. Blending humor, sentimentality, and social commentary, this novella captures the magic of Christmas and the enduring power of love and kindness. 
  A delightful tale filled with memorable characters and heartfelt moments, The Cricket on the Hearth remains a cherished holiday tradition and a testament to Dickens’ ability to craft stories that resonate across generations.

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  The Nationalists

  Vivian Stuart

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  The twenty-first book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
   
  The fires of nationalism are being kindled across the continent – especially in the hearts of the young.
   
  The children of The Seafarers and The Mariners are growing up in a young country only just coming to nationhood. Some cry for unity while others raise the spectre of race hatred and violence. It is hard to see how these young Australians could ever realise their dream of one free and mighty land.

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