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Garry Linnell

Garry Linnell is an award-winning Australian journalist. In his long career he has been editor-in-chief of The Bulletin, editor of The Daily Telegraph, director of news and current affairs for the Nine Network and editorial director of Fairfax. Garry’s published novels include Football Ltd: The inside story of the AFL, Raelene: Sometimes Beaten, Never Conquered and Playing God: The Rise and Fall of Gary Ablett.

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Title:: Buckley's Chance
Written by:: Garry Linnell
Read by:: Garry Linnell
Format:: Unabridged CD Audio Book
Number of CDs:: 8
Duration:: 9 hours 56 minutes
Published:: October 01 2019
Available Date:: October 01 2019
Age Category:: Adult
ISBN:: 9780655625049
Genres:: Non-fiction; Australian; Historical
Publisher:: Bolinda/Penguin Audio Australia

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Buckley’s Chance is a profound journey into a turning point in history where cultures clash, bitter rivals go to war and the body count mounts.

The greatest Australian survival story never told - until now. He fought Napoleon’s army and lived. He was sent to the gallows and escaped the noose. Now he is in chains and on his way to the other side of the world. The 19th century has just begun. The world is at war. England is exiling thousands of criminals to an old land that has become its newest dumping ground. One of those prisoners is William Buckley, barely 21. On a moonlit night Buckley escapes and disappears into the Australian bush. Discovered and adopted by an aboriginal tribe, he is initiated into their rich and complex culture. He will not be seen again for more than 30 years until he emerges one day...carrying a spear, dressed in animal skins and having forgotten the English language. Buckley’s Chance is a profound journey into a turning point in history where cultures clash, bitter rivals go to war and the body count mounts. It’s also the story of a man who refuses to be held down. A man prepared to defy all odds and take a chance. Buckley’s chance.