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Call of empire: Peter Watt ; read by Rupert Degas.

Call of empire: Peter Watt ; read by Rupert Degas.
Call of empire
Downloadable eAudiobook. Fiction. Duration: 09:48:45. Read by Rupert Degas. It is 1885. After a decade spent fighting for Queen and Country across the globe, Colonel Ian Steele is enjoying the quiet life in the colony of New South Wales, reunited with his friend Conan Curry and watching over his children and numerous business enterprises. But the British Empire's pursuits are ceaseless, and when the colony's soldiers are required to assist a campaign in Sudan, North Africa, Ian's son Lieutenant Josiah Steele heeds the call, despite an ultimatum from the love of his life, Marian. Meanwhile, Ian's younger son Samuel is learning the family business in the Pacific islands with his friend and colleague Ling Lee. However, Lee has become embroiled in a scheme to smuggle guns for the Chinese, which sees the pair sailing directly into danger in Singapore. As the reign of Queen Victoria draws to a close and new battles loom on several frontiers, the Steele family must face loss and heartbreak like never before. Adult. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Field name Details
Record Number 679700
ISBN 9781038623065
Author Watt, Peter
Title Call of empire Peter Watt ; read by Rupert Degas.
Edition Unabridged ed.
Publication details [Tullamarine, Vic.] : Bolinda/Macmillan Australia, 2022.
Playing time 094845
Series Colonial 5.
Contents note Downloadable eAudiobook.
Fiction.
Duration: 09:48:45.
Performer note Read by Rupert Degas.
Summary Note It is 1885. After a decade spent fighting for Queen and Country across the globe, Colonel Ian Steele is enjoying the quiet life in the colony of New South Wales, reunited with his friend Conan Curry and watching over his children and numerous business enterprises. But the British Empire's pursuits are ceaseless, and when the colony's soldiers are required to assist a campaign in Sudan, North Africa, Ian's son Lieutenant Josiah Steele heeds the call, despite an ultimatum from the love of his life, Marian. Meanwhile, Ian's younger son Samuel is learning the family business in the Pacific islands with his friend and colleague Ling Lee. However, Lee has become embroiled in a scheme to smuggle guns for the Chinese, which sees the pair sailing directly into danger in Singapore. As the reign of Queen Victoria draws to a close and new battles loom on several frontiers, the Steele family must face loss and heartbreak like never before.
Target audience note Adult.
Subject Audiobooks
Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Families -- Fiction
Australian fiction
Historical fiction
Added Entry Degas, Rupert
Series Watt, Peter Colonial ; 5.
Internet Site https://fe.bolindadigital.com/wldcs_bol_fo/b2i/productDetail.html?productId=BOL_4090286&b2iSite=5050&preview=no
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