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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

The thirteenth 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. 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.

VOYAGE TO THE LAST FRONTIER... The first book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation 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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.