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    Unbound Justice: The Australian Sandstone Series-Book 1
    Unshackled: The Australian Sandstone Series
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    The Australian Sandstone Series

    Written by Michael Beashel

    Narrated by MIchael Beashel

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    Romance, revenge, reckoning in this mid 19c Australian Historical fiction novel. John Leary boards ship in Ireland in 1850, a young carpenter ambitious for a new life in Australia. He sails with revenge in his heart—his beloved sister has been raped by her landlord, William Baxterhouse, who escapes on another ship with even grander plans for success in New South Wales. In Sydney, hard workers like Leary and ruthless newcomers like Baxterhouse find a city fired by the Gold Rush and dedicated to creating the finest buildings in the colony. Leary has a double motive to make his construction company succeed: he has fallen in love with the beautiful Clarissa McGuire, whose family despise him, and Baxterhouse continues to rise in wealth and influence, seemingly untouchable. Meanwhile another woman, Beth O’Hare, is in love with John Leary, and he makes some hard choices—including a climactic showdown with Baxterhouse. This is the first novel in The Australian Sandstone Series: an international best seller and a new, magnificent view of nineteenth-century Sydney from the ground up.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Beashel
    Release dateMar 30, 2024
    Unbound Justice: The Australian Sandstone Series-Book 1
    Unshackled: The Australian Sandstone Series

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      Unshackled: The Australian Sandstone Series
      Unshackled: The Australian Sandstone Series

      Unshackled: The Australian Sandstone Series

      Michael Beashel
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      Step into the tumultuous world of Gold Rush-era Sydney Town, where history unfolds before your eyes in all its gritty, unvarnished glory. The past comes alive, invoking vivid memories of a bustling Sydney under construction. In the roiling year of 1855, the vibrant city of Sydney is thriving, and the future looks promising for John Leary. His dreams of construction are materializing, and his heart swells with anticipation as his beloved wife Clarissa is expecting their first child. Together with his trusted partner Sean Connaire, they've left their mark by erecting some of the city's most significant structures. Yet, amidst this success, jealousy lurks in the shadows, and a shadowy rival plots to undermine a crucial Leary project. John Leary's ability to steer his own company is hampered by his father-in-law's majority ownership stake. Determined to regain control, he orchestrates a buyout, unwittingly inviting a silent partner into his life who threatens the very harmony of his marriage. Meanwhile, an unexpected connection emerges as ex-convict Gerry Gleeson reveals himself to be John's uncle and offers assistance in unmasking the saboteur. This tale unfurls against a backdrop of raw ambition, buried secrets, and clandestine dealings. Will these forces propel the young builder towards ruin, or will he emerge victorious in the face of adversity? Prepare to embark on a riveting journey through the second instalment of The Australian Sandstone Series, a captivating historical fiction saga that provides a fresh, immersive perspective on nineteenth-century Sydney as it rises from the ground up. While part of a series, each book stands as an independent story, inviting you to explore this captivating era at your leisure.

      Step into the tumultuous world of Gold Rush-era Sydney Town, where history unfolds before your eyes in all its gritty, unvarnished glory. The past comes alive, invoking vivid memories of a bustling Sydney under construction. In the roiling year of 1855, the vibrant city of Sydney is thriving, and the future looks promising for John Leary. His dreams of construction are materializing, and his heart swells with anticipation as his beloved wife Clarissa is expecting their first child. Together with his trusted partner Sean Connaire, they've left their mark by erecting some of the city's most significant structures. Yet, amidst this success, jealousy lurks in the shadows, and a shadowy rival plots to undermine a crucial Leary project. John Leary's ability to steer his own company is hampered by his father-in-law's majority ownership stake. Determined to regain control, he orchestrates a buyout, unwittingly inviting a silent partner into his life who threatens the very harmony of his marriage. Meanwhile, an unexpected connection emerges as ex-convict Gerry Gleeson reveals himself to be John's uncle and offers assistance in unmasking the saboteur. This tale unfurls against a backdrop of raw ambition, buried secrets, and clandestine dealings. Will these forces propel the young builder towards ruin, or will he emerge victorious in the face of adversity? Prepare to embark on a riveting journey through the second instalment of The Australian Sandstone Series, a captivating historical fiction saga that provides a fresh, immersive perspective on nineteenth-century Sydney as it rises from the ground up. While part of a series, each book stands as an independent story, inviting you to explore this captivating era at your leisure.

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      Unbound Justice: The Australian Sandstone Series-Book 1
      Unbound Justice: The Australian Sandstone Series-Book 1

      Unbound Justice: The Australian Sandstone Series-Book 1

      Michael Beashel
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      Romance, revenge, reckoning in this mid 19c Australian Historical fiction novel. John Leary boards ship in Ireland in 1850, a young carpenter ambitious for a new life in Australia. He sails with revenge in his heart—his beloved sister has been raped by her landlord, William Baxterhouse, who escapes on another ship with even grander plans for success in New South Wales. In Sydney, hard workers like Leary and ruthless newcomers like Baxterhouse find a city fired by the Gold Rush and dedicated to creating the finest buildings in the colony. Leary has a double motive to make his construction company succeed: he has fallen in love with the beautiful Clarissa McGuire, whose family despise him, and Baxterhouse continues to rise in wealth and influence, seemingly untouchable. Meanwhile another woman, Beth O’Hare, is in love with John Leary, and he makes some hard choices—including a climactic showdown with Baxterhouse. This is the first novel in The Australian Sandstone Series: an international best seller and a new, magnificent view of nineteenth-century Sydney from the ground up.

      Romance, revenge, reckoning in this mid 19c Australian Historical fiction novel. John Leary boards ship in Ireland in 1850, a young carpenter ambitious for a new life in Australia. He sails with revenge in his heart—his beloved sister has been raped by her landlord, William Baxterhouse, who escapes on another ship with even grander plans for success in New South Wales. In Sydney, hard workers like Leary and ruthless newcomers like Baxterhouse find a city fired by the Gold Rush and dedicated to creating the finest buildings in the colony. Leary has a double motive to make his construction company succeed: he has fallen in love with the beautiful Clarissa McGuire, whose family despise him, and Baxterhouse continues to rise in wealth and influence, seemingly untouchable. Meanwhile another woman, Beth O’Hare, is in love with John Leary, and he makes some hard choices—including a climactic showdown with Baxterhouse. This is the first novel in The Australian Sandstone Series: an international best seller and a new, magnificent view of nineteenth-century Sydney from the ground up.

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