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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- The Patriots
- Alternate titles
- The Gallant
- Original publication date
- 1986
- People/Characters
- Jenny Broome; Colonel William De Lancey
- Important places
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Important events
- Victorian Era (1837 | 1901)
- Dedication
- This book is dedicated to the memory of a young Australian, known most deservedly as "Brave Charlie," who, very sadly, lost a gallant battle against cancer. To me, Charlie was the epitome of gallantry; I felt privileged to k... (show all)now him, and I shall never forget him for the courage he displayed in that long struggle, which, in the end, took his young life.
- First words
- The S.S. Pyramus, bound from the port of Liverpool to Sydney, New South Wales, wallowed sluggishly in mountainous seas...
- Last words*
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Vielleicht, dachte er, war das ein passender Grabspruch für Big Michael Wexford, den Rebellen von Irland.
- Disambiguation notice
- Original title: "The Patriots" reedited as "The Gallant".
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