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Tiger Men

unmissable historical fiction from the bestselling author of Black Sheep
By Judy Nunn
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Tiger Men by Judy Nunn is a historical fiction novel set in the raw and rugged landscape of Tasmania during the early 20th century. The story follows the lives of three ambitious men whose intertwined destinies reflect the burgeoning and often brutal world of timber cutting, known today as Tasmania's early industry. Their struggles for power, fortune, and survival bring out ambitions, dreams, and betrayals as they navigate the harsh wilderness and burgeoning civilisation.
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This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to sweeping sagas set in Australia's wild and vibrant past. Dive into a tale teeming with ambition, rivalry, and survival, set against the backdrop of the stunning and treacherous Tasmanian landscape. The richly drawn characters and vivid historical details present a captivating glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of life in a bygone era.

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A sweeping saga of three families in Tasmania, from its golden era and Federation's birth to the poignant pride and sacrifice of World War I.

An Island of Extremes
Van Diemen's Land, an island of stark contrasts - a harsh penal colony, an English idyll for its gentry, and an island so rich in natural resources it was a profiteer's paradise.

Hobart's Harsh Reality
In its heart, Hobart Town, a city of stark divides - the wealthy elite in their sandstone mansions, the exploited poor in the notorious Wapping slum, and the criminals who haunted the dockside taverns. Hobart Town was no place for the meek.

Struggles and Triumphs
Silas Stanford, a wealthy Englishman; Mick O'Callaghan, an Irishman on the run; and Jefferson Powell, an idealistic American political prisoner, each navigate this tumultuous world. Their lives intersect with the strong, proud women who loved them, and of the children they bore who rose to power in the cutthroat world of international trade.

Mistress of the ripping yarn. – Sun-Herald

500 pages of perfect reading. – Australian Women's Weekly

Perfect summer reading. – Sydney Morning Herald

A master of what she does. – Weekly Times

A stunning blockbuster. – Woman's Day

A prolific writer of bestsellers. – The Age

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Tiger Men by Judy Nunn is widely praised for its rich portrayal of historical Tasmania, offering an engaging narrative that intertwines the lives of its characters against the backdrop of the island's timber industry. Reviewers appreciate its vivid characterisation and detailed setting, noting the author's skill in blending historical facts with compelling storytelling. The book is commended for capturing the essence of human endeavour, ambition, and the interaction with the natural environment in a bygone era.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761041303

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 47.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 640

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About the Author

Judy Nunn's career has been long, illustrious and multifaceted. After combining her internationally successful acting career with scriptwriting for television and radio, Judy decided in the 80s to turn her hand to prose. The result was two adventure novels for children, Eye in the Storm and Eye in the City, which remain extremely popular, not only in Australia but in Europe. Embarking on adult fiction in the early 90s, Judy's three novels, The Glitter Game, Centre Stage and Araluen, set respectively in the worlds of television, theatre and film, became instant bestsellers. Her subsequent bestsellers, Kal, Beneath the Southern Cross, Territory, Pacific, Heritage, Floodtide, Maralinga and Tiger Men confirm her position as one of Australia's leading popular novelists.

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