AustLit

'1796. Desperate for gold and grain, France focuses on the elimination of Austria as an enemy. Twenty-seven-year-old Napoleon Bonaparte joins a ragged army on a ravaged shore to create a diversion to support the main effort against Vienna.

'Promised ‘honour, glory and riches’ by his fifth commander in two years, veteran André Jobert leads his light horsemen, hardened by relentless combat and bitter from endless privations, against the determined and disciplined ranks of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire onto the battlefields of Lodi, Castiglione, Arcole and Rivoli.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'1793. Four years after the Revolution, France remains in anarchy. A veteran cavalry officer, Captain André Jobert is a tough, battle-smart combat leader. Ably supported by the snarling Sergeant Major Koschak, Jobert cuts, parries and shoots his way through any obstacles that would stop his young chasseurs from achieving their mission. In this adventure, Jobert's company races against time to form fresh recruits and green remounts into a fearsome mounted legion. Will Jobert's inexperienced company of horse soldiers be ready to do their duty at the pivotal siege of Toulon?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Taking inspiration from Mozart’s opera, 'Don Giovanni', Clarke recounts in his play, 'The Rake', the final day of Lord Grayson’s hedonistic life–another day of seducing women and general debauchery: breaking into a lady’s bedroom, murder, and enticing a bride on her wedding day. But despite his impressive reputation, Lord Grayson’s fortuity is petering out. Miss Anna has pledged retribution while the spurned Mrs Evelyn is in pursuit. Mason wants his bride back. And Lord Grayson hears a phantom voice, warning of his impending punishment. Flaunting his bravado, Lord Grayson ostentatiously invites the statue of the man whom he has murdered to dinner. Will he attend?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'This volume includes all three novels from the Rangers Trilogy, the first three books in The Cinder Chronicles.

'Flame Rangers - Treghan And Corilai leave their homes, one in shame at his lack of power, the other in shame at her excess. When they meet, their destinies entwine and they are propelled into an adventure neither could have imagined in their old lives.

'Ice Rangers - Treghan, Corilai, Marni and Fletcher travel to the icy mountain city of Windwall to study, but instead are thrust into the hunt for a mysterious enemy hiding somewhere in the blizzard covered peaks.

'Sand Rangers - Symin, ranger scout and trusted academy adviser, leads our heroes on an expedition to the desert city Horde, intent on unravelling the mysterious origins of Cinder.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

''Meredith' is a retelling of Euripides’ 'Medea', but with a twist as the drama takes place in nineteenth-century England. Impoverished aristocrat Lord Jason spurns Meredith in favour of Gloria, the daughter of the wealthy businessman, Crane. In the beginning, Meredith acquiesces with Jason’s scheme because she will sacrifice everything, so her sons do not face poverty. Later, Meredith no longer tolerates such insolence passively. Resolute and shrewd, she focuses her formidable energies to realising the grandest, and most shocking, retribution possible on those who have wronged her.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Inspired by a real-life 19th century scandal, Clarke deftly writes about the privileged world of the Victorian upper-class, where Hugh is forced by his overbearing mother, Lady Lillian, to conform to society’s views concerning sex. Hugh’s inquisitive and rebellious nature leads Lady Lillian to send the innocent young man away to Thorndike Academy to be educated according to English etiquette. Instead, his schooldays ignited forbidden desires for an older student, Edmund. However, it would be Hugh’s affair with William, a working-class man, which would cause him so much angst as well as ecstasy. For a time, Hugh and William journey to the French Riviera, the scene of hedonistic delights, but also profound sadness and contempt. Moreover, what Lady Lillian feared – Hugh’s innocence becoming tainted – had come to pass, and this is reflected in his public disgrace and subsequent captivity in Reading Gaol. Rejected and betrayed, Hugh’s life journey ultimately leads him to the dark, dingy rooms of an infamous boarding house, a place of unrestrained drug addiction and sensual pleasures as well as the site for murder.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'1794. Revolutionary France’s ‘Terror’ enters its second year. The only way the fledgling Republic can feed her massive armies is to invade neighbouring lands.

'The 24th Chasseurs à Cheval (mounted hunters), a French light cavalry regiment, has been baptised by fire at the siege of Toulon the previous year. Veteran cavalry officers Captain André Jobert and Sergeant Major Koschak lead 2nd Company of the 24th Chasseurs à Cheval to join a French infantry division campaigning in the steep and barren passes of the Maritime Alps on the Mediterranean coast.

'Duty on a Lesser Front is the second of many adventures Jobert and his chasseurs face as the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars continue over the next twenty years. Join Jobert's company as they lead the French army into a foreign land for the first time against the battle-hardened forces of the massive Austrian-Hungarian Empire and the lurking threat of the British Navy.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Charlie Small is a DJ on a local radio station. He’s good at what he does and unimpressed by those who aren’t. He doesn’t like the station manager, and the feeling is mutual. Charlie doesn’t have much regard for the station’s owner, Hamilton Knox, either—and the DJ knows something his boss would rather he didn’t. Still, it’s Christmas Day, a time for goodwill and celebration. A fellow can have a drink or three at Christmas, surely. And for the imaginative person in search of a good time, there’s more than one use for a radio studio. The lovely Hollie Dale, Charlie’s producer, just wants things to run smoothly. She likes her job and would prefer to hold on to it, but can she keep Charlie on the leash? It could turn out to be an interesting day. In this novel, a radio DJ comes to work drunk on Christmas and sets off a chain of events that changes the lives of everyone at the radio station.'

Source: publisher's blurb

Welcome to Hope Bay, a small Australian seaside town where dreams come true, some souls come to mend, some to start again, and family and friends mean everything. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and live!

(Source: publisher's website)

'Growing up as the coachman’s son at Ashford Manor, Matt Jones is never at ease with his place in the world. Everything he believes about himself is turned upside down when he discovers a well-kept secret. He travels to Australia in search of his birth parents and revels in the rugged lifestyle on their Central Queensland cattle run. But a jealous younger brother and a clandestine relationship with Isabella, an innocent neighbour, make for stormy undercurrents.

'Isabella is heartbroken when he leaves to try his luck at the goldfields. Matt’s family intervenes on Isabella’s behalf, but there is trouble and a near-tragedy in store for Matt. When he finally realises how much he loves Isabella, he fears it may be already too late.'

'Working at the local GP Practice was a new beginning for RN Emma.  Then along came her new boss, and suddenly her peace of mind – shaky to start with – was thrown into turmoil.  Not only does she find him attractive, but she has a secret – a secret that could have unpleasant consequences.

'Why, oh why, did he have to come along now?

'Shane was instantly bowled over by the pretty, curvy nurse, and not just because she knocked him off his push bike at their very first meeting.  It’s going to take more than charm to win this woman’s heart, but he’ll do whatever it takes.

'He hadn’t planned on using her cat to get to her, but a man’s got to do what a man’s got to do.

'But when he discovers her secret, will he believe her…or will any chance at new beginnings and love turn to ashes?'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

'Evanlyn Granger longs to find a place to call her own. Her whole life she has been moved from place to place with little explanation as to why. All begins to unravel when her family moves to Pambula and thrusts Evanlyn into a world of magic and long-held secrets. Evanlyn has no idea about her magical heritage and the dark forces that once ravaged magical kingdoms hidden throughout the Australian plains. Now after centuries of silence, dark forces are stirring again and will stop at nothing to apprehend Evanlyn, the one chosen to play a major role in the fate of the magical kingdoms. After Evanlyn is forced to leave her family and the only life she has ever known, she must face dangers and obstacles. But will she have the strength and courage to fulfill a destiny foretold long ago? Fate's Call shares the exciting tale of a girl's journey into a fantasy world as she rises up to meet her destiny and battles dark forces determined to destroy magical kingdoms.' (Publication summary)

'One is Muslim. One is Amazing. Only one is Mister Right. Kamilla Chan is on track to the perfect life. Marriage at 30. Kids at 32. Barrister at 40. A regimented day of podcasts, TED talks and ab crunches, heavily controlled by caffeine and Siri ensure she's on her way to meeting her quarterly life goals. But for all her organising, she has forgotten that God is the best of planners. Over a long weekend in Sydney, Kamilla finds herself caught between hipster Aussie Jeremy and her old flame Mehmet. Jeremy is laid back and thoughtful, with a wholesome lifestyle and large doe eyes that melt her narrow views. Mehmet knows exactly what to say, exactly what to wear and exactly how to get her heart racing. Only one is Muslim. Only one is Mister Right. While her best friend gets married and another tries to fall pregnant, Kamilla's life becomes anything but planned and she finds herself considering a future she never imagined.' (Publication summary)

'The Little Girl Monster won't wear anything but dresses, skirts and tutus. What happens when she only has pants to wear? '  (Publication summary)

'An anthology of 11 short form speculative fiction. Diverse, vibrant worlds. Much like our own, yet parallel to it. Taking place from the late 80's through to the Anthropocene. The stories of Sinneslöschen explore the nature of existence and aspects of our humanity.'

'How far could you run if you were running for your life? Abby Walker, a slave in a post-apocalyptic society, must run for her life every day. Wrist devices log every step, transferring energy from the overworked slaves to the parasitic Citizens. Slaves must work, or die. When a friend falls ill, Abby risks her life to run for both of them. Then one day she feels watched. Have the Scout patrols found out what she is up to? Or is someone else watching? A chance meeting with a Trader soon plunges her into the greatest danger of her life.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Nineteen-year-old Elizabeth is recovering from a breakdown when Nan, a charming stranger, moves into her share house. At first suspicious of her, the lonely, motherless Elizabeth falls under Nan's spell, and their friendship soon becomes as compelling as a love affair. But when Nan becomes distant and hard to please, destructive undercurrents develop in the household. Desperate to hold on to Nan, Elizabeth lets herself be drawn into a dangerous game, whose ultimate purpose she fails to grasp.' (Publication summary)

'Careful Harmony features a collection of Lynette Greenfield's most memorable and favorite poetry. To date, Lynette has written over 700 poems. This book shares with you, the ones that the author feels are personally important to her, and ones her readers have requested on social media.

'Poems have been included from the previous titles; It's Complicated, Miss Understood, Confessions, Know the Difference, and Moments With Me.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Home on leave, Blue didn’t expect his first meeting with his curvy housemate to happen in quite the way it did – on his back, bare-arsed naked, with just a towel to conceal his modesty.  But it did, he has, and now this down-on-his-love-luck Aussie soldier has a mission he didn’t expect.  Will he recognise it, pursue it, and win it?

'Or will his chance at true love pass him by?'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

'Ivy Mason. Forty. Female flâneur.

'A solo life has never been a problem for Ivy but when her neighbour, Audrey, is rehoused at the local retirement village for indefinite respite, Ivy is surprised by her burgeoning loyalty. Taking care of Audrey’s neurotic Dalmatian shreds Ivy’s very private world as does her frequent visits to Audrey’s new residence to maintain the old lady’s illicit medicinal marijuana habit. Ivy finds herself coerced by an understaffed and highly stressed manager into taking on a temporary volunteer role, just as a violent crime spree implodes the usually beige world of Meadowville Retirement Village.

'While Ivy uses her new, if reluctant, role as Social Director to search for metaphorical skeletons in very real cupboards, she becomes inveigled into a community of unexpectedly stimulating old women. Mining their memories for their wartime service, she connects their dotty anecdotes to reveal something is indeed rotten inside the walls of Meadowville.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.