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Napoleon’s Last Island

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Napoleon’s Last Island

SKU: 9780857984623 Category: Product ID: 795401

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Title: Napoleon’s Last Island
Author: KENEALLY TOM
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 30/05/2016
Imprint: VINTAGE
Price: $23.00
Publishing status: Active

\”Whilst living in exile on St Helena, Napoleon exerted an extraordinary influence on young Betsy Balcombe. How did she get from Napoleon’s side to the Australian bush? Betsy Balcombe as a young woman lived with her family on St Helena. They befriended, served and were ruined by their relationship with Napoleon. To redeem the family’s fortunes William Balcombe, Betsy’s father, betrays Napoleon and accepts a job as the colonial treasurer of NSW, bringing his family with them. William never recovers from the ups and downs of association with Napoleon. His family however flourish in Australia and remain renowned pastoralists in Victoria. Tom Keneally, with his gift for bringing historical stories to life, shares this remarkable friendship and the beginning of an Australian dynasty.\”

ISBN: 9780857984623
Pages: 448
Edition: 01