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Discover the captivating tale in 'Napoleon's Last Island', a gripping historical novel by Tom Keneally. This B-format paperback is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those intrigued by the lives of extraordinary figures. Set against the backdrop of St Helena, this enthralling narrative follows the young Betsy Balcombe, who forms a unique bond with the infamous Emperor Napoleon while living in exile. As Keneally artfully explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and survival, readers are drawn into the emotional journey of Betsy as she navigates her family’s tumultuous relationship with one of history’s greatest leaders. From her idyllic childhood on St Helena to her migration to the Australian bush, Betsy’s story is both unique and relatable, showcasing the intersection of the common and the exceptional. With 448 pages of rich storytelling, this edition published by Random House Australia in 2016 is brand new and perfect for anyone looking to enrich their collection of historical novels. Delivery is fast and reliable, ensuring that you will experience this remarkable narrative quickly. Dive into this masterful blend of fact and fiction and uncover the secrets of 'Napoleon's Last Island' today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857984623
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 448
Description:
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?
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?
When Tom Keneally discovered by chance at the National Gallery of Victoria that Betsy Balcombe, a young girl living on St Helena while the Emperor Napoleon was exiled there, had become the Emperor's 'intimate friend and annoyer', and had then emigrated with her family to Australia, he was impelled to begin another extraordinary novel, exploring the intersection between the ordinary people of the world and those we deem exceptional.
Betsy Balcombe moved as a child with her family to St Helena, 'that high mid-Atlantic rock of exile'. Ten years later her family befriended, served and were ruined by their relationship with Napoleon. To redeem their fortunes William Balcombe, Betsy's father, betrayed the Emperor and accepted a job as the colonial treasurer of New South Wales, taking his family with him. After enduring a profound tragedy on the voyage out, and never quite recovering from the results of his association with Napoleon, William's life deteriorated; however, his family struggled and survived in Australia.
Tom Keneally recreates Betsy's friendship with The Great Ogre, her enmities and alliances with his court, and her dramatic coming of age during her years with them on the island. With his ability for bringing historical stories to life in the most brilliant a
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857984623
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 448
Description:
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?
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?
When Tom Keneally discovered by chance at the National Gallery of Victoria that Betsy Balcombe, a young girl living on St Helena while the Emperor Napoleon was exiled there, had become the Emperor's 'intimate friend and annoyer', and had then emigrated with her family to Australia, he was impelled to begin another extraordinary novel, exploring the intersection between the ordinary people of the world and those we deem exceptional.
Betsy Balcombe moved as a child with her family to St Helena, 'that high mid-Atlantic rock of exile'. Ten years later her family befriended, served and were ruined by their relationship with Napoleon. To redeem their fortunes William Balcombe, Betsy's father, betrayed the Emperor and accepted a job as the colonial treasurer of New South Wales, taking his family with him. After enduring a profound tragedy on the voyage out, and never quite recovering from the results of his association with Napoleon, William's life deteriorated; however, his family struggled and survived in Australia.
Tom Keneally recreates Betsy's friendship with The Great Ogre, her enmities and alliances with his court, and her dramatic coming of age during her years with them on the island. With his ability for bringing historical stories to life in the most brilliant a