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A collection of three historical fiction series starter novels by Janeen Ann O'Connell, John Broughton & Stuart G. Yates, now available in one volume!No Room For Regret: In the early 19th century, 18-year-old James Tedder, chained and confined below deck, grapples with the grim reality of life as a prisoner on the convict ship Indefatigable. As it departs London in 1812, Sarah Blay watches in despair, her husband and friend James aboard, bound for a new world. A year later, Sarah embarks on a perilous 14-month voyage with her three young sons to join her husband in Van Diemen's Land. But will she regret her decision, and will they be able to endure the challenges ahead?The Runes Of Victory: In 798 AD, the peaceful life of deer herder Deormund changes when Vikings arrive to raid the isle of Sceapig. After killing their chieftain, Deormund takes his sword as a trophy. Tasked by the Archdeacon of Canterbury to defend the island, Deormund prepares to face a fearsome foe. But what power do the inscriptions on the blade have, and why are the Vikings so driven to reclaim it?Varangian: In mid-11th century Constantinople, duplicity and death reign supreme. Within its walls, treachery, debauchery and power politics are part of the lives of the ruling elite. Thrust into this mix is the Viking adventurer, Harald Hardrada. Life in the court of the deranged emperor, Michael the Fifth, holds extreme danger at every turn. Soon, Harald becomes a pawn in the various factions' thirst for power. Can he survive this dangerous place, and turn his mind towards regaining what is rightfully his? Janeen Ann O'Connell was born and grew up in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Her parents separated before her first birthday, and her maternal grandmother had primary care of Janeen until she was six. It was her grandmother's strong sense of justice, her strong political will, and the passion filled stories she told of her childhood and the Depression years, that instilled a love of family history and politics into the aspiring writer. It was during her family history research that Janeen learned her grandmother's cousin was Premier of the State of Victoria from 1924 until 1927 and her uncle was a mayor and councillor in regional Victoria. Janeen now understood where her interest in politics came from.Her family history has lots more secrets, adventures, political misadventures, pioneer challenges, insane asylum admissions, bankruptcies and happy stories to share. Janeen lives in a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia with her husband and their miniature poodle, Teddy. She has two daughters, one son, four granddaughters and one grandson.