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The fourth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams. The battle continues in the new British colony of Australia: the fight for power as well as survival. The corrupt military officers are doing everything they can to gain legal and political power, while the governor is finding it difficult to carry out his duties. And Jenny Taggart, now freed from her convict status, is fighting hard for her family, her redemption, and her new country.

Australien in der Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts: Abenteurer und Glücksritter überschwemmen das Land, um mit dem Gold schnelles Geld zu machen. Darunter sind auch skrupellose Verbrecher wie Jasper Morgan. Doch Morgan, der dreifache Mörder, ist auf der Flucht. Als sein Verfolger Luke Murphy ihn findet, beginnt ein erbitterter Kampf um Recht und Ordnung in der ehemaligen Sträflingskolonie. Und Luke hat einflussreiche Verbündete: Captain Red Broome und Elizabeth, die schöne Tochter von Rick und Katie Tempest.

Sie waren Rebellen und Ausgestoßene, die um die halbe Welt flohen, um das raue australische Ödland zu besiedeln. Jahrzehnte später, bereichert durch Liebe und gestärkt durch Tragödien, hatten sie die Wildnis in fruchtbares Land und sich selbst in Australier verwandelt. Eine neue Generation ist in der ehemaligen Strafkolonie Australien herangewachsen. Allmählich wird das ferne Land auch zum Ziel der Hoffnung auf ein neues, besseres Leben. Jenny Broome, die als junge Verbannte in die Kolonie kam, muss sich nach dem Tod ihres Mannes Johnny allein zurechtfinden.

Die vierte Generation von Siedlern lebt mittlerweile in Australien. Doch die Nachkommen der einstigen Sträflinge müssen nicht weniger um das Land kämpfen als ihre Vorfahren. Denn nun ist ein Kampf um Macht und Reichtum entbrannt, in dem manche Konkurrenten nicht einmal mehr vor Mord zurückschrecken. Liebe und Hass liegen in tödlichem Widerstreit.

In der Wildnis Australiens versuchen die Verbannten, sich und ihren Kindern ein neues Leben aufzubauen. Aber die Schwierigkeiten sind groß, und nicht nur die Natur des Landes scheint ihnen feindlich gesonnen. Jenny Taggart, die schon als Kind in die Verbannung geriet, ist herangewachsen. Und sie trifft John Broome wieder, der als freier Mann in das Land zurückkehrt, aus dem er einst als Sträfling floh. Er ist der Vater von Jennys Sohn Justin... Der zweite Band der großen Australien-Saga.

"Die Verbannten" ist der erste Teil der zwölfbändigen Australien-Saga von Vivian Stuart. Sie waren Rebellen und Ausgestoßene, die um die halbe Welt flohen, um das raue australische Ödland zu besiedeln. Jahrzehnte später, bereichert durch Liebe und gestärkt durch Tragödien, hatten sie die Wildnis in fruchtbares Land und sich selbst in Australier verwandelt. Sie verlassen ihre Heimat nicht freiwillig, sondern die Heimat hat sie verstoßen: In Australien sollen die Verbannten eine neue Kolonie gründen, im Namen seiner Majestät.

Jenny Taggart gehört zu den ersten Siedlern der neuen Kolonie Australien. Sie hat viele harte Jahre auf dem neuen Kontinent erlebt, doch ihr Überlebenswille und ihr Glaube an das Gute im Menschen sind ungebrochen. Nun geht ihr größter Wunsch in Erfüllung: Ihr Sohn Justin findet den Weg durch die Blue Mountains und damit zu neuen, fruchtbaren Weidegründen. Brechen nun goldene Zeiten für die Kolonisten an?

Eine neue Generation von Einwanderern kommt nach Australien: rücksichtslose Abenteurer, die auf der Suche nach Gold sind und das friedliche Zusammenleben in der Kolonie empfindlich stören. Doch die ehemaligen Sträflinge, die inzwischen ehrbare Siedler geworden sind, lassen sich ihren Lebenstraum nicht zerstören. Drei tapfere Männer und eine schöne Frau – Katie O'Malley – nehmen den Kampf auf, um ihre geliebte neue Heimat zu retten.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 tenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams. Not only Englishmen come to the new country of Australia. A young American, the only survivor of a shipwreck, has also ended up there. She stands alone in this new and completely foreign world. 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.

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.

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.