{"product_id":"2026200004736-secondhand-the-patriots-volume-viii-of-the-australians","title":"The Patriots: Volume Viii Of The Australians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Usual aging\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sweeping work of historical fiction, The Patriots chronicles the turbulent early years of the Australian colonial settlement through the lives of men and women caught between loyalty, ambition, and survival. William Stuart Long masterfully weaves together the stories of convicts, free settlers, and military officers as they navigate the brutal realities of a fledgling society at the edge of the known world. The narrative presents the clash of ideals and raw human will against a backdrop of political intrigue, social upheaval, and the vast, unforgiving Australian landscape. Rich with period detail and driven by a cast of vividly drawn characters, the novel illustrates how the foundations of a nation are built not just by heroes, but by ordinary people forced into extraordinary circumstances. Part of the long-running The Australians series, it delivers the same epic, immersive tone that has made the saga a beloved cornerstone of Australian historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48792270438619,"sku":"2026200004736-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/0c23a992-0178-49f1-b3d0-f7758a1deaac.png?v=1779274405","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200004736-secondhand-the-patriots-volume-viii-of-the-australians","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}