The Exiles
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 1.1 of the Australians series
VOYAGE TO THE LAST FRONTIER...
The first book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonization of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams.
They were transported from 1780s' England, packed like cattle in cargo compartments: scammers and prostitutes, thieves and murderers - doomed to build His Majesty's new colony in Captain Cook's anchorage in Botany Bay.
It was a cruel fate even for the toughest of individuals but especially for 15-year-old Jenny Taggart, who was sentenced to lifelong exile for a crime she did not commit. Will there be a future for her in this unknown country, or will she succumb to a rough and brutal life?
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.
The Prisoners
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 1.2 of the Australians series
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.
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.
The Settlers
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 2.1 of the Australians series
A Raw Land Drenched in Blood, Passion, and Dreams...
The third book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams.
England sends convicts to Australia, but among them, there are hard-working men and women who wish to create a new life for themselves. The same desire is shared by those who are free-but it will be a gruelling fight for survival.
And the strong, young, and stubborn Jenny Taggart does not give up...
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.”
The Newcomers
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 2.2 of the Australians series
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.
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.”
The Traitors
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 3.1 of the Australians series
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.”
The Rebels
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 3.2 of the Australians series
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.”
The Explorers
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 4.1 of the Australians series
With Passion and Daring, They Seized the Promise of a New...
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.
The Travellers
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 4.2 of the Australians series
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.”
The Adventurers
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 5.1 of the Australians series
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”.
The Warriors
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 5.2 of the Australians series
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...
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.”
The Colonists
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 6.1 of the Australians series
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.”
The Pioneers
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 6.2 of the Australians series
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.
The Gold Seekers
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 7 of the Australians series
The 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.
The Opportunists
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 14 of the Australians series
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 Patriots
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 15 of the Australians series
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 Partisans
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 16 of the Australians series
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 cruelest 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 Empire Builders
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 17 of the Australians series
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 Road Builders
by Vivian Stuart
read by Simon Slater
Part 18 of the Australians series
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.