Australia - historical fiction
Explore the best historical fiction books set in Australia. Discover captivating tales of Australia's rich past, from colonial times to the 20th century, in these top-rated novels.
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The Secret River
by Kate Grenville
Moving between the slums of nineteenth-century London and the convict colonies of Australia, a compelling historical novel chronicles the lives and fortunes of the early …
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True History of the Kelly Gang
by Peter Carey
“I lost my own father at 12 yr. of age and know what it is to be raised on lies and silences my dear daughter …
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The Exiles
by William Stuart Long
First of "The Australians" series. Australia is settled by England's convicts. fifteen-year-old Jenny Taggart, convicted of theft, survives amongst hardened crimin- als to become Queen …
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Gould's Book of Fish
by Richard Flanagan
In the early nineteenth century, forger and thief William Buelow Gould lands in prison in Australia, where the prison doctor utilizes his painting talents to …
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Morgan's Run
by Colleen McCullough
Colleen McCullough captivated millions with her beloved worldwide bestseller The Thorn Birds. Now she takes readers to the birth of modern Australia with a breath-taking …