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The Mariners

Vivian Stuart

Casa editrice: Skinnbok

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The twentieth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
Jon Fisher and Harry Ryan return to Australia.
 
At their return, Jon Fisher learns of the problem that his family are facing with the conflict of the wealthy squatters and the so-called apos;selectorsapos;. The threat of war and internal fighting looms over the family as we near the turn of the century.

Disponibile da: 22/09/2023.

Lunghezza di stampa: 300 pagine.

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The eighth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams.
The new governor leads the colony with great efficiency, yet, life is still hard and burdensome. Once again, an attempt must be made to conquer the Blue Mountains — because beyond the large mountains, it is said that there are fertile plains and plentiful pastures.
This had been Jenny's life-long dream, and now, her son Justin was on his way there. Was the dream finally about to come true?
Rebels and outcasts, they fled halfway across the earth to settle the harsh Australian wastelands. Decades later — ennobled by love and strengthened by tragedy — they had transformed a wilderness into a fertile land. And themselves into The Australians.

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The Adventurers

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THEY FLED AN OLD WORLD RAVAGED BY WAR AND HEARTBREAK TO SEIZE THEIR HEARTS' DESIRES IN THE NEW...
The ninth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams.
Justin Broome, the son of two of the most legendary prisoners in New South Wales, learns that skill and courage do not stand a chance against prejudice.
Bitterness and disappointment are mixed with the wear and tear of his everyday life; all the while shiploads of miserable prisoners and free settlers continue to arrive from a war-weary England.
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The Warriors

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The tenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams.
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Another American, who served in the British army against Bonaparte, has arrived as well — voluntarily.
In this melting pot, everyone must establish a life for themselves. The obstacles are many, but the future is still bright ...
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The Colonists

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The eleventh book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it.
 
For three tumultuous generations they had struggled to harness an alien wilderness, to lay the bold foundation for their dreams. But now, just as a radiant future beckons, they are menaced by distant powers hungry to seize what they have so bitterly won.
As the new generation comes into its own, some, like Lucy Van Buren, live drugged by lavish splendor. Others, like Michael Dean, carry on the invincible pioneer spirit. And still the newcomers arrive, burning with unbridled passions and dark desires. Men like Robert Willoughby, fleeing disgrace, headed for disaster … women like Alice Fairweather, willing to risk everything for a cause. Together, as lovers and enemies, they must battle to forge the glorious destiny that is rightfully theirs. Once outcasts, they are now The Colonists.

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The Pioneers

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The twelfth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it.
 
The struggle continues – a struggle to harness an alien wilderness, to lay the bold foundation for their dreams. But powers outside the Australians' control are threatening to put all they have accomplished in jeopardy.
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The Gold Seekers

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The thirteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it.
 
During the 1850s on a promise of fertile soil, the wilderness of Australia had been tamed by proud men and passionate women like the Broomes or Tempests. This first line of pioneers had worked the land for the betterment of the colony. But when gold was discovered in the rugged hills and desolate outback, a different type of pioneers made their way into the wilderness: The Gold seekers.

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The Opportunists

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The fourteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it.
 
Dora Lucas, Francis De Lancey, the Yates brothers and Luke Murphy meet in the goldfields near Bathurst. All with different motives, but all drawn to the opportunities of the gold rush. Meanwhile, in Ballarat, trouble is brewing amongst the miners. Will they find riches and reach their goals or will the chaotic tide of the gold rush lead to unexpected places?

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The Patriots

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The fifteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
After being accused of high treason, Michael Wexford seeks revenge upon those who took everything from him.
 
It is 19th century Australia: Irishman Michael Wexford is unravelling his existence in the penal colonies after defying the justice system. Considered a criminal beyond reform or redemption, Michael plots his revenge. Meanwhile, siblings Kitty and Patrick Cadogan venture out to the Norfolk Island in search of their brother, praying that he is not the miscreant everyone makes him out to be.

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The Partisans

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The sixteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
Michael knows that he cannot outrun his past, yet it is the longing for freedom that keeps him alive.
Australia… For some, a land of opportunity where bravery and honour rule the once savaged wilderness, for others, a brutal prison where even the best of men are driven to commit some of the cruellest acts in the name of freedom. Michael Wexford is aware that his past follows him wherever he goes, yet Kitty and Patrick Cadogan are determined to clear his name, no matter the cost.

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The Empire Builders

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The seventeenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
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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.

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The Road Builders

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The eighteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
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The Seafarers

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The nineteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
Jon Fisher and Harry Ryan take part in a bloody war between the British and the Zulu in South Africa. 
 
Jon Fisher faces war in South Africa. The Zulus have proven themselves a surprisingly powerful enemy to the British Army. After losing his men during battle, Jon Fisher decides to go home to Australia. Harry Ryan has arranged passage for them on a merchant ship. And there starts their travels across the ocean to get back home.

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The Mariners

Vivian Stuart

The twentieth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
Jon Fisher and Harry Ryan return to Australia.
 
At their return, Jon Fisher learns of the problem that his family are facing with the conflict of the wealthy squatters and the so-called apos;selectorsapos;. The threat of war and internal fighting looms over the family as we near the turn of the century.

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The Nationalists

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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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The twenty-second book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
Australia is back to fighting with the British against the Boers in South Africa.
 
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The Imperialists

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The twenty-third book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
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