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La batalla continúa en Australia, en la nueva colonia británica. Es una lucha por la supervivencia, pero también por el poder. La corrupta cúpula de oficiales hace todo lo posible por conquistar el imperio político y legal mientras el gobernador afronta cada vez más dificultades para cumplir con su deber. Y Jenny Taggart, ya liberada de su condición de convicta, enfrenta también una difícil y dura batalla por su familia, su redención y su nuevo país. Los rebeldes y los marginados han sido enviados muy lejos, al otro lado del mundo, a las duras tierras de un nuevo continente.

En Inglaterra, el juego lleva a Edmund Tempest a la ruina. El viejo oficial lo vende todo y viaja con sus dos jóvenes hijas a Nueva Gales del Sur en busca de una segunda oportunidad. Ahí, Abigail y Lucy se encontrarán en las fauces de un mundo desconocido y hostil, lleno de engaños, reprensiones y violencia. Mientras tanto, las cosas en Sídney no marchan bien para el inflexible gobernador Bligh. Macarthur sigue tejiendo su incontenible red de traiciones, una funesta urdimbre que transformará el rostro social, político y militar de la futura Australia.

El génesis de un mundo nuevo La sexta entrega y continuación de Los Australianos, la inolvidable saga épica escrita por Vivian Stuart que, con estilo envolvente y habilidad excepcional para crear personajes llenos de fuerza, nos transporta a los orígenes de Australia: un territorio salvaje, indómito y lleno de oportunidades… pero también de injusticias, peligros y luchas por la supervivencia. Para algunos, el tempestuoso gobernador William Bligh es un hombre de rigurosa honradez y absoluta devoción al deber; para otros, un tirano abominable.

El génesis de un mundo nuevo La tercera entrega y continuación de Los Australianos, la inolvidable saga épica escrita por Vivian Stuart que, con estilo envolvente y habilidad excepcional para crear personajes llenos de fuerza, nos transporta a los orígenes de Australia: un territorio salvaje, indómito y lleno de oportunidades… pero también de injusticias, peligros y luchas por la supervivencia. Inglaterra ha enviado sus convictos a Australia, pero, entre ellos, hay hombres y mujeres dispuestos a trabajar con ahínco y a forjarse una nueva vida.

En el nuevo asentamiento australiano, la vida es muy dura: lo es para los colonos libres, pero más para los prisioneros. Algunos, sin embargo —Jenny Taggart entre ellos—, están decididos a adueñarse de esta tierra bárbara. Jenny, traicionada en la amistad y en el amor, tiene que alejarse de muchos compañeros, pero nunca de su visión: edificarse un futuro como mujer libre. Los rebeldes y los marginados han sido enviados muy lejos, al otro lado del mundo, a las duras tierras de un nuevo continente.

En la década de 1780, Inglaterra se deshace de centenares de carteristas, estafadores, ladrones, asesinos y prostitutas. Los empaqueta como ganado en los compartimentos de carga de viejos buques y los envía a colonizar lo desconocido: la bahía Botany, un fondeadero descubierto por el capitán Cook. Será un cruel destino para los más fuertes, pero, en especial, para Jenny Taggart. A sus quince años, Jenny debe purgar una sentencia de exilio perpetuo por un crimen que ni siquiera ha cometido.

The twenty-third book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams. A new century has dawned as Australia forms their country. New hopes characterise the lives of the young Australians. Some had to the Outback in search of gold and glory. Others find their fulfilment in politics and seize power in the newly-formed country. Some are even moving north to conquer new lands.

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.

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. Sloan Shannon are amongst those fighting against the Boers. He is wounded and captured, but finds himself saved by a Boar nurse. Suddenly, he must flee with her to her people – those people that he thought was his enemies.

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.

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.

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.

The eighteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams. Despite resistance from the native Maoris and Hauhaus, the settlers find themselves in a war between cultures. The settlers try to claim the bold frontier of New Zealand, but face opposition from two native tribes. The journey will be dangerous, and the consequences bloody. It is a matter of perishment or prevalence. Loyalty will be tested, love will fade, men will fall, but neither of the parties will back down without a fight.

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 'selectors'. The threat of war and internal fighting looms over the family as we near the turn of the century.

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.

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.

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.

The second book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams. Life in the new colony of Australia is tough — tough for those who are free and even tougher for the prisoners. Many succumb to disease and starvation. Many try to escape, but only few succeed, and those who fail are brutally punished. Yet some, including Jenny Taggart, are determined to make this savage land their own. She is betrayed in friendship and in love, but she never parts with her vision: a future as a free woman.

The sixth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams. Twenty thousand kilometres and four months of sailing are what stands between England and the colony of Australia. In his struggles to bring order in the colony, and to protect its settlers from abuse of power, and injustice, Governor Bligh is up against some powerful enemies and mischievous schemers. Three strong-minded governors have failed to complete the task before him... And England seems to have had enough of the war against France.

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. A new generation of Australians comes into its own, more newcomers arrive, and together, they all must battle to forge the glorious destiny that is rightfully theirs.