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Outback Saga #5
Outback Legacy
Bold, breathtaking, and beautiful, the Australian outback calls to Lesley Holleck like no other site on the continent. The young firebrand soon realizes, however, that the untamed region could exact a brutal price from all who dare enter it. But disguised as a rowdy jackaroo with a special talent for taming horses, she earns the admiration and respect of the people who help her survive there and forever change her world, including Zachary Cooper, who longs to tame Lesley's wild heart. Determined to find her place on the frontier, Lesley battles disasters both natural and man-made. Yet only with a courage and cunning born of her undying love for the land will she secure her piece of the outback legacy.
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First published June 1, 1996
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May 29, 2018
I read this series of 5 books while visiting Australia. This is book #5. I enjoy learning history through historical fiction. I am going to leave the same review for all 5 books. I enjoyed the first two books because I felt I learned quite a bit about the aborigine culture, the transportation of convicts to Australia, and the beginnings of the giant sheep stations. However, I found the subsequent three books not as good. The author basically used the same boy-meets-girl formula as a focus in the final three books, and there was not as much history to be gleaned. In fact, I skimmed quickly through the "romance" scenes because they got rather abnoxious and over the top.
July 7, 2013
The last of the series. The entire series is highly recommended.
November 13, 2014
"Outback Saga" is a story of love, life, and creation. The series chronicles the rise of Australia through the rise of two families, made up of some of the people who ultimately made up the societies that were crushed together to form Australia today.
Although this book seems, at first glance, to be part of the "Outback Saga" series, and even contains (more or less) some of the same characters, it lacks a feeling of continuity with the remaining books. It is almost as if, in an effort to wrap things up heroically, the author reclaims pieces from the other books, and grabs bits of history that can be modified to fit the general storyline.
As a final book, it does end with a bold flourish. However, the amount of contrivance necessary to get there is quite phenomenal, and by the time the weary travelers get back to the home paddock, the endless fog and drizzle of the weather description is equalled only by the descriptions of food that have occurred throughout the book.
I am not sure why, but in this book, the author is suddenly using a totally different language, which at times nearly necessitates a dictionary (or translator) to determine what is being said.
The end of the book was a definite drop. After the (mild) excitement of the shipment of carcasses to London under the influence of refrigeration, having Jeremy just walk away kind of sucked.
Although this book seems, at first glance, to be part of the "Outback Saga" series, and even contains (more or less) some of the same characters, it lacks a feeling of continuity with the remaining books. It is almost as if, in an effort to wrap things up heroically, the author reclaims pieces from the other books, and grabs bits of history that can be modified to fit the general storyline.
As a final book, it does end with a bold flourish. However, the amount of contrivance necessary to get there is quite phenomenal, and by the time the weary travelers get back to the home paddock, the endless fog and drizzle of the weather description is equalled only by the descriptions of food that have occurred throughout the book.
I am not sure why, but in this book, the author is suddenly using a totally different language, which at times nearly necessitates a dictionary (or translator) to determine what is being said.
The end of the book was a definite drop. After the (mild) excitement of the shipment of carcasses to London under the influence of refrigeration, having Jeremy just walk away kind of sucked.
February 13, 2015
I am in love with These stories from Aaron Fletcher. All of the Outback ones. You get an almost overwhelming feeling for the outback and what it took to settle and live there. The detail that Mr Fletcher provides makes you feel like you are there with the sheep, dust, sweat & danger.
I loved this series so much that I had to have a bookstore order it for me 10 years ago because I couldn't find the original Outback. That was when I found there were more. Needless to say I went on a hunt and found them all.
If you are at all interested in Australia in the early years of settlement and want to learn more of the Outback and the people who settled in it, definitely give these books a read. They are just an awesome series.
I loved this series so much that I had to have a bookstore order it for me 10 years ago because I couldn't find the original Outback. That was when I found there were more. Needless to say I went on a hunt and found them all.
If you are at all interested in Australia in the early years of settlement and want to learn more of the Outback and the people who settled in it, definitely give these books a read. They are just an awesome series.
March 21, 2021
A satisfying saga
I love a good series and this doesn’t disappoint. I have read a lot of books “taking me to Australia” Bryce Courtenay is my favorite writer, he has taken me to Australia many many times. I love the Aussies, the country is on my list to hopefully visit one day.
I thought I’d read or heard all Aussie slang but apparently not, there is a whole other language of slang within these books!
The people here are just colorful as the slang. We pick up with an extraordinary young girl, Leslie. She’s almost too good to be true but in an interview with Courtenay, you hero or heroine must be bigger than life, or words to that effect.
The books here show the huge country has in wonderful detail and is just as much character as the people.
I highly recommend this series, yay, I think I have another to go!
I love a good series and this doesn’t disappoint. I have read a lot of books “taking me to Australia” Bryce Courtenay is my favorite writer, he has taken me to Australia many many times. I love the Aussies, the country is on my list to hopefully visit one day.
I thought I’d read or heard all Aussie slang but apparently not, there is a whole other language of slang within these books!
The people here are just colorful as the slang. We pick up with an extraordinary young girl, Leslie. She’s almost too good to be true but in an interview with Courtenay, you hero or heroine must be bigger than life, or words to that effect.
The books here show the huge country has in wonderful detail and is just as much character as the people.
I highly recommend this series, yay, I think I have another to go!
August 13, 2021
Know how you have a "dream" country that you want to visit? Australia is mine and I'm sad today that I had to return to my life. I am longing for the scenery, the feel and the people. Extremely well-written it seems the author was right beside this group at all times. Finishing this third in a series was like saying good-bye to friends.
February 1, 2023
Another stunning story from the out back stations of yore
Another stunning story from the out back stations of yore, with the trials and tribulations of the families and the live stock, I like the divisions of time from one to another giving a very wide perspective of the varied lives from people's past and how it's affected the expansion into more modern times.
Another stunning story from the out back stations of yore, with the trials and tribulations of the families and the live stock, I like the divisions of time from one to another giving a very wide perspective of the varied lives from people's past and how it's affected the expansion into more modern times.
March 9, 2023
I really enjoyed this book, but I do love anything about the Australian outback, I did think there could have been more of a story later on in the book especially letting Lesley perhaps have a romantic theme to run the sheep station and not be left on her own with the children. What a determined woman though and I would encourage anyone who has a fascination with the outback to read this book.
August 21, 2020
Meh. Gotta admit, I didn't finish this one.
Maybe my expectations were too high, after having read the others in the series, but this one was boring, with a vapid and uninteresting protagonist that I just couldn't care about
Maybe my expectations were too high, after having read the others in the series, but this one was boring, with a vapid and uninteresting protagonist that I just couldn't care about
September 29, 2021
Equally as good and as well written as"Outback"
I gave this book 5 stars (As I did Outback) because there are no 6 or 7 stars. To me the stories are that good. In fact, they are as good historical novels as Peter Rimmer's "Brigandshaw Chronicles" set in Africa.
I gave this book 5 stars (As I did Outback) because there are no 6 or 7 stars. To me the stories are that good. In fact, they are as good historical novels as Peter Rimmer's "Brigandshaw Chronicles" set in Africa.
April 12, 2023
wonderful story telling
Aaron Fletcher describes the life stile, geography and people of the Outback in a way that made me feel like I was there. Love stories about strong women, supportive men and devoted families.
Aaron Fletcher describes the life stile, geography and people of the Outback in a way that made me feel like I was there. Love stories about strong women, supportive men and devoted families.
July 14, 2018
I loved this book. 1870 is very interesting and sooo different than 2018. The outback AU is scary, but very interesting.
April 23, 2019
Enlightening
The series depicts the hardships of the outback and problems it caused and the family bonds that triumphed over adversity. An enjoyable read.
The series depicts the hardships of the outback and problems it caused and the family bonds that triumphed over adversity. An enjoyable read.
October 18, 2023
So boring didn't finish this book I'm so interested in life in the outback but this just was way too much never ending nonsense
February 20, 2024
Have now read all Aaron fletcher outback books loved them all. Went on the journey with those pioneers in the outback
February 29, 2016
Good book!
Having had the pleasure of living in Australia for a while I found these books to stir the love I have for this country, and her fiery tempered people.
Having had the pleasure of living in Australia for a while I found these books to stir the love I have for this country, and her fiery tempered people.
December 14, 2020
This Book Jumps around a lot and has some side stories that I see as unnecessary. But For the Most part is a good Story.
April 6, 2017
Australia at its best
I really enjoyed this book, From the first to the last page, it really was enjoyable learning about the outback and a good story line.
I really enjoyed this book, From the first to the last page, it really was enjoyable learning about the outback and a good story line.
April 18, 2017
Seeking the fate of the station and it's owners compels the reader forward despite the trite phrases, redundent language, simplistic prose and gushing romance. I have read both the first & last of this series: no desire to slog through another.
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February 1, 2018Great series. Knowing which came first in terms of historical time line would help.
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