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The Empire Builders - cover

The Empire Builders

Vivian Stuart

Publisher: Skinnbok

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Summary

The seventeenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
Destinies intertwine and brutal battles ensue to secure a brighter future.
During the 1860s, Australian settlers, among them Lady Kitty Broome and Adam Vincent, venture out on new, exciting adventures which will lead to a war between cultures, friends and lovers, as they fight for the future of their world.
Available since: 08/17/2023.
Print length: 300 pages.

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