Morgan's Run
A Novel
What's it about
Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive the unimaginable? Discover the true story of Richard Morgan, a man who lost everything but found the will to build a new life from the ashes of injustice in 18th-century England and the harsh shores of Australia. Follow Morgan's harrowing journey from a skilled craftsman to a convicted felon, exiled to the penal colony of Botany Bay. You'll learn how he navigated betrayal, brutality, and the unforgiving wilderness. This epic tale of resilience reveals the power of the human spirit to endure, adapt, and even find love against all odds.
Meet the author
A neuroscientist by training and a global literary phenomenon by trade, Colleen McCullough is best known for her monumentally successful novel, The Thorn Birds. Her diverse career, which began in medicine before she turned to writing full-time, gave her a unique lens for exploring human resilience and history. This deep interest in the past and an incredible eye for detail fueled her meticulous research for Morgan's Run, bringing the arduous journey of Australia's first convicts to vivid, unforgettable life.
What's it about
Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive the unimaginable? Discover the true story of Richard Morgan, a man who lost everything but found the will to build a new life from the ashes of injustice in 18th-century England and the harsh shores of Australia. Follow Morgan's harrowing journey from a skilled craftsman to a convicted felon, exiled to the penal colony of Botany Bay. You'll learn how he navigated betrayal, brutality, and the unforgiving wilderness. This epic tale of resilience reveals the power of the human spirit to endure, adapt, and even find love against all odds.
Meet the author
A neuroscientist by training and a global literary phenomenon by trade, Colleen McCullough is best known for her monumentally successful novel, The Thorn Birds. Her diverse career, which began in medicine before she turned to writing full-time, gave her a unique lens for exploring human resilience and history. This deep interest in the past and an incredible eye for detail fueled her meticulous research for Morgan's Run, bringing the arduous journey of Australia's first convicts to vivid, unforgettable life.
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