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The Five Winds

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When the crew of the China Belle mutinies off the coast of Australia, passenger Mal Willoughby's wife is killed. As he struggles to come to terms with his grief, Mal vows to hunt down the crew and avenge his wife's death. But will he ever be able to break free from the past?

352 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

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Patricia Shaw

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Patricia Shaw was an Australian novelist and non-fiction writer.

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September 4, 2019
I enjoyed the look into early gold rush times in Queensland, and was thinking that if true it would have been tough times opening up new country and dealing with the rouges who were all vying for the same thing. The story line ok but a book I wanted to finish to start another one!
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October 26, 2022
Not one of her better books. I love Patricia Shaw's novels, but this book was a mess. Sort of a mix of mystery and a love story at he same time. I don't think she is cut out for this type of book. She is better as a historical novelist.
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50 reviews
October 5, 2022
Die Handlung spielt in Australien und durch dieses Buch habe ich gelernt, dass auch in Australien Tee angebaut wird.
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13 reviews
July 4, 2025
Wind des Südens erzählt eindrucksvoll, wie ein tragisches Ereignis das Leben verschiedener Menschen an Bord eines Schiffs verändert – und wie sich ihre Geschichten auf unerwartete Weise miteinander verflechten.

Es gab viele Momente, die mich emotional berührt haben. Ich habe mit den Figuren mitgefühlt, mitgefiebert – das Buch hat mich wirklich in seinen Bann gezogen. Besonders das Ende kam für mich überraschend und hat mich nachdenklich zurückgelassen.

Ein eindrucksvoller Roman über Schicksal, Verlust und Hoffnung – mit atmosphärischer Dichte und einem Hauch Abenteuer.
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86 reviews
July 24, 2015
Main characters lacked any warmth and story was slow all the way through. A disappointing read to be honest.
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