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INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS:In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy.Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. Somerled Sinclair returned after five years to his Scottish castle home to find it shrouded in mist — a mist symbolical of the doubts and difficulties surrounding it. Everything, he found, was changed — his mother shocked by the loss of her husband; his brother Torquil — Lord Ardlair — burdened by the desperate struggle to save the estate; old servants pensioned off; and a certain Miss Alison Graham very much in charge. There was a possible solution in Jennifer Oakroyd, whose millionaire father was determined that she should become Lady Ardlair. But Somerled's initial dislike and suspicion of Alison increased when she informed him that she herself was engaged to Torquil, and had no intention of giving him up.The Sinclair’s problems were overwhelming, but in this story they are at last dispelled, to leave a picture of life in the Highlands most satisfying to anyone who, like the author, knows and loves them. Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.

INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS:In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy.Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. She loved a manto the manor born...And the young, spirited American bride-to-be was determined to take her place beside her distinguished Maurice with dignity. Bur Tracey soon found she had married more than the squire of a vast old English estate. She had married a man with a very disturbing – and very recent – past.As she unveils the truths surrounding his aristocratic, secluded family, Tracey finds herself in increasingly sinister circumstances. Maurice had married before, his brother had died mysteriously … and several people are warning Tracey now to leave before she learns too much.One of them is an attractive artist who is capturing their ancestral home on canvas for posterity. But Maurice suddenly forbids her to see Don… Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.

INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS:In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy.Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. Ann Guthrie considered herself lucky to be nurse on the luxury liner, Shagreen. She hadn't counted on becoming involved with the passengers — personally, that is. Nor with the dashing young Third Officer, who wouldn't take no for an answer! Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.

INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS:In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy.Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. Becky managed a riding school, and Jamie was an excellent vet and her best friend; "just Jamie", whom she had known all her life. Would he ever be anything more, or would she be won by the handsome stranger whom she had met so short a time ago? Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.

INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS:In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy.Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. BUDAPEST: Exciting city of the old Austro-Hungarian empire ... famed for its gypsy violinists and romantic atmosphere. But when Dr. Stacey Heriot went to Budapest for her eagerly awaited holiday, she found the city a place of intrigue, mystery and danger.Desperately in need of help she turned to Major Max Harrap – abrupt and distant when they first met – later, perhaps too attentive… Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.

INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS:In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy.Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. Two of John Anson's wishes were granted on the same day. He was offered an important post in the State of Gaupal and Sandra Beauchamp promised to marry him. On that day he also met Rose Lian, the beautiful girl, who, he was told, was of mixed French and Gaupali blood. Their destinies and that of Charles Garrison, a figure from Sandra's past, were to be strangely linked in this romance set against a far eastern background. Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.

INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS:In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy.Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. "You're not his kind of girl!"A gloriously romantic Mediterranean cruise, and a new wardrobe! It seemed like a dream come true to Janie. And so was her dream of Prince Charming. Paul Cortes, the handsome, famous Spanish bullfighter, seemed to be falling in love with her.But David McNab insisted that the dream was impossible. "Like calls to like, Janie," he said. "And you're not like him–you're like me!"Could David possibly be right? Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.

INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS:In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy.Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. “Let’s get engaged — just temporarily!”It had seemed a good solution when Jill suggested it. Ninian Moray had returned home after being declared officially dead for two years — to find his twin brother now married to Ninian’s former fiancée. Also, Jill needed a face-saver for a problem of her own.But somehow or other, what was to have been an unsentimental alliance on both sides didn’t turn out that way. Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.

Vad du inte vet kan bli din död...I Texas avrättas en seriemördare, som in i det sista lyckas hålla sin familj hemlig.I Boston hittas en nioårig flicka övergiven utanför ett sjukhus. Hon adopteras av ett förmöget par.Tjugo år senare lever Melanie Stokes ett bekymmerslöst liv. Tills en kriminalreporter börjar intressera sig för hennes förflutna och första brevet dyker upp med texten:DU FÅR VAD DU FÖRTJÄNARLisa Gardner gav ut sin första roman när hon var 20 år gammal. 1993 tog hon examen vid University of Pennsylvania. Under två år arbetade Lisa som konsult på ett företag och skrev samtidigt sju romaner som gjorde henne till en efterfrågad författare. Nu skriver hon på heltid i sitt hem i Boston.

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.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.Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.The Australians series was her most ambitious venture. Originally envisaged as a series of six books, it was extended to many more by popular demand.“Loved this book. So descriptive, was like a movie playing in my head” ― Goodreads reviewer“This book was a total surprise. The Exiles was the first book I have read for along time which actually made me cry. I love Jenny Taggart and I immediately had to start reading the next in the series to find out what happens next in her desperate and unfortunate life” ― Goodreads reviewer“I'm thoroughly enjoying this historical fiction series about Australia. I'm totally hooked on this series about the founding of Australia by the "dregs of society" in England, mostly around London at the time” ― Goodreads reviewer

Media nadały mu przydomek Nocny Upiór. Przez 23 miesiące terroryzował Londyn, torturując i okrutnie mordując pięć młodych kobiet. Komisarz Tina Boyd jest przekonana, że sadystycznym zabójcą jest aresztowany przez nią Andrew Kent.Obciążają go niezbite dowody odnalezione w jego własnym mieszkaniu: narzędzie zbrodni z krwią ostatniej ofiary oraz zapisane na laptopie filmy ukazujące sceny zabójstw. Jest tylko jedno małe „ale" - Kent upiera się, że dowody jego winy zostały sfabrykowane. Sean Egan od prawie dziesięciu lat pracuje w CO10, elitarnej jednostce tajnych agentów Scotland Yardu. Działając pod przykryciem, infiltruje środowiska przestępcze. Właśnie udało mu się przeniknąć do jednego z najgroźniejszych londyńskich gangów. Na zlecenie anonimowego klienta ma wziąć udział w pierwszej poważnej robocie: odbiciu z rąk policji człowieka podejrzewanego o seryjne zabójstwa. Pewnym wpływowym ludziom bardzo zależy na tym, aby uciszyć Kenta na zawsze. Zaczyna się brutalna gra, w której obowiązuje tylko jedna zasada - ,,nie daj się zabić".Nikt nie jest tu tym, za kogo się podaje…

Den åttonde boken i den spännande och dramatiska berättelsen om Australiens kolonisation - ett land av blod, passion och drömmar.Den nye guvernören leder kolonin med stor energi men livet är ändå hårt och slitsamt. Ån en gång ska man göra ett försök att besegra Blue Mountains – för bortom de höga bergen sägs det ligga bördiga slätter och ofantliga betesmarker.Den drömmen hade Jenny levt med och nu var hennes son Justin på väg dit. Skulle drömmen äntligen bli verklighet?

Jillian, Carol och Meg har alla överlevt en våldtäktsmans vidriga övergrepp.När mannen som förstört deras liv hittas mördad precis före rättegången vänds polisens intresse mot de tre kvinnorna, som tillsammans kallar sig ”De överlevandes klubb”.Snart är de polisens huvudmisstänkta. De har haft både möjlighet, motiv och styrka att döda Eddie Como, alias College Hill-skändaren.Men när polisen går vidare med sin utredning händer något oväntat. En ny kvinna utsätts för ett brutalt överfall, som bär College Hills-skändarens signatur.Kanske är inte kvinnorna kallblodiga mördare – utan i stället i fara.Kanske vill någon ta vid där Eddie Como slutade – och se till att varken Jillian, Meg eller Carol överlever den här gången …Lisa Gardner gav ut sin första roman när hon var 20 år gammal. 1993 tog hon examen vid University of Pennsylvania. Under två år arbetade Lisa som konsult på ett företag och skrev samtidigt sju romaner som gjorde henne till en efterfrågad författare. Nu skriver hon på heltid i sitt hem i Boston.

Farlig flugt: Den lidt naive Johanne blev ofte udnyttet og plaget. Men hun tog sig ikke særligt af det, før hendes bedste veninde tog Willy fra hende. Så flygtede hun fra byen - kun for at opdage, at nogen var ude efter hende. I vildmarken skulle hun møde manden i sit liv. Men hun vidste ikke, hvem der var ven eller fjende - ikke før den dramatiske sommernat i hulen.Draugens hånd: Jenny tager til det afsides liggende fiskeleje Vestvær, hvor hendes bror har lidt en alt for tidlig død. I det skjulte agter hun at undersøge de nærmere omstændigheder, da hun er overbevist om, at han ikke er død af naturlige årsager. Men da hun nærmer sig sandheden, kommer hun på dramatisk vis selv i livsfare midt i tidevandets mørke bølger

Den sjunde boken i den spännande och dramatiska berättelsen om Australiens kolonisation - ett land av blod, passion och drömmar. Omvälvningarna i den nye kolonin är täta och genomgripande. En guvernör har nyss avsatts, en rebellregering har tvingats till reträtt och en ny guvernör har kommit till Australien.Kommer det att innebära upprättelse åt frigivna fångar i den engelska straffkolonin? Landet behöver sina trogna kämpar – och visst hör Jenny Hawley och hennes familj dit trots sitt förflutna.Framför allt behöver den nye guvernören män av Andrew Hawleys och Justin Broomes kaliber för att kunna bygga upp landet till en blomstrande, självständig nation.

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.Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.The Australians series was her most ambitious venture. Originally envisaged as a series of six books, it was extended to many more by popular demand.“I’m fully into this series and am most likely going to read it straight through” ― Goodreads reviewer“I think I liked this second instalment in the Australians series even better than the first. The historical facts I learned were interesting and the plot was interesting and compelling. A first rate series!” ― Goodreads reviewer“Outstanding historical research and gripping characters. Flawless writing. Historical novel writing at its best” ― Goodreads reviewer

WITH PASSION AND DARING, THEY SEIZED THE PROMISE OF A NEW LAND...The seventh book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams.The upheavels in the new colony are frequent and radical. A governor has recently been fired, a rebel government has been forced to retreat, and a new governor has arrived in Australia.Will this mean redemption for the freed prisoners in the exile colony? The country needs its loyal fighters — and Jenny Hawley and her family certainly belong there in spite of their past.Above all, the new governor needs men of Andrew Hawley and Justin Broome’s calibre to be able to transform the country into a thriving, independent nation.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.Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.The Australians series was her most ambitious venture. Originally envisaged as a series of six books, it was extended to many more by popular demand.“I read the entire series and loved every book. It has become my favorite series of all time. I would like to read it again but I have given the series to an elderly lady who loves to read. Hopefully someday I will again have the opportunity to re-read this” ― Goodreads reviewer“Outstanding historical research and gripping characters. Flawless writing. Historical novel writing at its best” ― Goodreads reviewer“If you love history, you'll love this book” ― Goodreads reviewer

Ktoś porwał twoją córkę.Tego samego dnia znika twój mąż.Masz 48 godzin, by wpłacić pół miliona funtów okupu.Jeśli zawiadomisz policję, dziecko zginie…Andrea Devern, właścicielka dobrze prosperującej firmy, odbiera telefon od szantażysty. Anonimowy rozmówca informuje ją, że jej czternastoletnia córka Emma została porwana i żąda pół miliona funtów okupu w ciągu czterdziestu ośmiu godzin. W przypadku zawiadomienia policji dziecko umrze wyjątkowo bolesną śmiercią. Mijają godziny. Kobieta zdaje sobie sprawę, że jej poślubiony dwa lata wcześniej mąż także zaginął. Czy mógł mieć coś wspólnego z porwaniem? Choć intuicja podpowiada jej, że nie, bierze tę możliwość pod uwagę. Aby odzyskać ukochaną córkę gotowa jest zrobić wszystko – i to nie przebierając w środkach. Trup zaczyna ścielić się gęsto…

Ein neues Jahrhundert ist angebrochen.Neue, große Hoffnungen prägen das Leben der jungen Australier in ihrem eigenen Land.Einige- wie der junge Tolo Mason - ziehen auf der Suche nach Gold und Ruhm ins menschenleere Outback. Andere - wie die Nachkommen der Broomes - finden ihre Erfüllung in der Politik und ergreifen die Macht im Land.Und einige ziehen nordwärts nach Neu-Guinea, um neues Land zu erobern.

Sie haben den riesigen australischen Kontinent besiedelt. Sie haben Not und Entbehrung besiegt und die harten Anfangsjahre hinter sich gelassen. Nun machen sich einige von ihnen auf zu neuen Ufern: Das unbekannte, exotische Neuseeland ist das Ziel. Sie erleben große Gefahr und beweisen noch größeren Mut.Ein dramatischer Kampf um eine neue Welt beginnt, in den Freunde, Feinde und Liebende verstrickt werden.

Das Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts rückt näher. Große Schiffe fahren von Australien aus über die Weltmeere: Handelsschiffe und Kriegsschiffe mit Männern, die den ersten Siedlern an Mut und Leidenschaft nicht nachstehen.Familien wie die Broomes lassen Australien an Macht und Glanz gewinnen und wagen ehrgeizige Blicke in eine große Zukunft.

Auf der Schwelle zum 20. Jahrhundert werden die Rufe nach einem eigenen Staat auf dem australischen Kontinent lauter. Eine junge Generation wächst heran, die ihr Heimatland unabhängig sehen will. Unter denen, die friedlich für die staatliche Einheit streiten, ist auch die schöne Java Gordon, Tochter von Jessica Broome. Wird ihr Kampf gelingen? Oder ist dies die Stunde derer, die Hass und Gewalt predigen?

Omtöcknad och förtvivlad sitter Amanda Quincy bakom ratten. Mannen hon älskar sitter bredvid henne i bilen och tillsammans har de druckit flera flaskor champagne. Eller är det bara hon som har druckit? Hon är vagt medveten om att hon med sina alkoholproblem inte borde ha druckit en droppe – och framförallt inte satt sig på förarplatsen i bilen.Tårarna rinner nerför hennes kinder. Mannen bredvid talar viskande till henne.”Det är lika bra att du inser sanningen … Du kan inte behålla en man … Du är bara ett värdelöst fyllo … Gör slut på ditt lidande … Kör fortare …”Bland det sista Amanda ser är att mannen bredvid henne spänner säkerhetsbältet hårdare om sig. Själv har hon inte brytt sig om något bälte. Dimmigt ser hon en telefonstolpe torna upp sig framför henne i mörkret, och sedan blir allt svart.Medan Amanda slungas ut genom vindrutan sitter mannen säkert fastspänd och blir bara en smula omskakad. När han är säker på att Amanda är död lämnar han bilen. Hans uppdrag är slutfört … Nu måste han börja planera nästa.Lisa Gardner gav ut sin första roman när hon var 20 år gammal. 1993 tog hon examen vid University of Pennsylvania. Under två år arbetade Lisa som konsult på ett företag och skrev samtidigt sju romaner som gjorde henne till en efterfrågad författare. Nu skriver hon på heltid i sitt hem i Boston.

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.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.Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.The Australians series was her most ambitious venture. Originally envisaged as a series of six books, it was extended to many more by popular demand.“Outstanding historical research and gripping characters. Flawless writing. Historical novel writing at its best” ― Goodreads reviewer“I loved this entire series. I read it when I was in high school, and it inspired my love for all things Australian” ― Goodreads reviewer“If you love history, you'll love this book” ― Goodreads reviewer

IN THE MIDST OF BLOODSHED AND REBELLION A NEW GENERATION STRUGGLED TO BE BORN...The fifth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams.In the British colony of Australia, the obstacles are challenging and never-ending. The new governor, Bligh — better known for his command on the Bounty and the mutiny against him — has already gained a relentless enemy: The New South Wales Corps, also known as The Rum Corps due to their profitable side business. Governor Bligh’s other enemies are the Irish rebels — who wish to end his life!And what will be the fate of Jenny Taggart-Broome now? The hardships of life in the colony, as always, hit “regular” people the hardest.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.Vivian Stuart was a British writer and during her writing career she had more than 70 books published in Australia, USA and the UK.Born in Berkshire in England, she spent most of her youth in Burma and India, and later lived in Hungary and Australia. At the age of thirty-five she began to write romantic fiction but soon devoted her attention to military and historical novels.The Australians series was her most ambitious venture. Originally envisaged as a series of six books, it was extended to many more by popular demand.“Every book has more gripping tales than the last. A masterful writer” ― Goodreads reviewer“Much better than I anticipated! Historically based and full of great events-- wonderful narrative and interesting enough to keep you reading” ― Goodreads reviewer“If you love history, you'll love this book” ― Goodreads reviewer

Australien im 19. Jahrhundert: Der Ire Michael Cadogan ist vor Jahren fälschlicherweise wegen Hochverrats verurteilt worden und fristet sein Dasein in den Strafkolonien. Sein einziger Gedanke: Rache an denen, die ihn gedemütigt haben. Er weiß nicht, dass der englische König dem Gnadengesuch seiner Familie bereits zugestimmt hat. Als er seine Fluchtpläne in die Tat umsetzt, bringt er sich in große Gefahr …“Die 12 Bände sind spannend geschrieben, und lassen sich nur schwer weglegen. Ich habe diese Reihe sehr gerne gelesen. Die Geschichte von Australien von den ersten Sträflingen bis zu den nächsten Generationen ist interessant. Die Romancharaktere wandern von Band zu Band mit, und als Leser/In fiebert man mit, wie es weitergeht. Die Bücher sollten der Reihe nach lesen werden, obwohl alle in sich abgeschlossene Romane sind.” - Amazon.com”Gut und kurzweilig geschrieben” - Amazon.de

Ktoś zamordował twojego przyjaciela.Nie wiesz kto, ani dlaczego.Ale jedno wiesz na pewno – jesteś następny na liście...Dzwoni telefon. To twój przyjaciel, prawnik Jack Calley, z którym nie miałeś kontaktu od lat. Przerażonym głosem błaga cię o pomoc. Słysząc dźwięki dobiegające ze słuchawki, nie masz wątpliwości – Jack pada właśnie ofiarą morderstwa. Kim są jego zabójcy? I dlaczego w swoich ostatnich słowach Calley wyjawia im twój adres? Nazywasz się Tom Merton, jesteś sprzedawcą oprogramowania, przykładnym ojcem rodziny, prowadzisz całkowicie bezbarwne i bezkonfliktowe życie. Nie masz wrogów. Kogo może interesować taki człowiek i to gdzie mieszka? Wydaje się, że nikogo. A jednak musisz uciekać. Natychmiast, inaczej zginiesz. Niestety, to dopiero początek koszmaru. Ktoś tropi cię z wyjątkową bezwzględnością. Twoja żona, pracownica uniwersytetu, dosłownie rozpływa się w powietrzu, dzieci zostają porwane, a na dodatek wrabiają cię w kilka morderstw...

El Inspector Lynley, Deborah y sus amigos Helen y Simon pasan unos días en la casa familiar del primero, en Cornualles. Su visita coincide con un hecho que perturba la placidez de la vida pueblerina: el asesinato y castración de Mick Cambrey, un conocido donjuán local. Su muerte, y la posterior de Justin Brooke, biólogo y novio de la hermana de Simon, parecen deberse a las drogas. Pero la investigación de Lynley y Simon desvelará un universo de ambiciones más oscuras, más implacables.

Den femte boken i den spännande och dramatiska berättelsen om Australiens kolonisation - ett land av blod, passion och drömmar. Problemen i den brittiska kolonin Australien är många och svåra. Den nye guvernören Bligh - mer känd för Bounty og myteriet - har redan skaffat sig en oförsonlig fiende: New South Wales-kåren, även kallad rom-kåren på grund av den vinstgivande bisysslan.Guvernör Blighs andra oförsonliga fiende är de irländska rebellerna, som er ute efter hans liv!Och hur ska ska det nu gå för Jenny Taggart-Broome?Kolonins svårigheter drabbar som så ofta de "vanliga" människorna hårdast ...

Den sjätte boken i den spännande och dramatiska berättelsen om Australiens kolonisation - ett land av blod, passion och drömmar. Tjugotusen kilometer, fyra månaders seglats, skiljer England från kolonin Australien. Guvernör Bligh har mäktiga fiender och listiga intrigmakare emot sig i sin kamp att bringa ordning i kolonin och skydda dess nybyggare mot övergrepp och maktmissbruk.Tre viljestarka guvernörer har misslyckats före honom …Och England tycks ha nog med sitt krig mot Frankrike.