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In the aftermath of the New South Wales governments disbandment, Henry Bryce steps up to challenge the Labour Party for the Balmain East seat. However, the campaign takes a dark turn when his body is discovered in Sydney Harbour. Who could be responsible? This thrilling mystery is the brainchild of Nat Gould, a renowned author in his time and a favourite among horse racing aficionados, a recurring theme in his novels. Born in Manchester, England, Gould spent a significant part of his life in Australia, which became the backdrop for many of his captivating stories. - Summary by Phil Benson

A Lad of Mettle is an inspiring coming-of-age adventure about Edgar Foster, a determined young man at Redbank School. As he faces personal challenges and thrilling escapades, he must prove his courage, intelligence, and resilience in the pursuit of greatness.

In this tale a lead character’s brother has been accused of murder, escapes from prison, and is on the run. The book opens as a small but splendidly built yacht steamed slowly into Torbay, passed Brixham and Paignton, and anchored in the outer harbor at Torquay, England. It was a glorious spring morning, early, and the sun shone on the water with a myriad of dancing reflections; it bathed in light the beautiful town. Now, listeners will have to be alert to keep up with the amazing contradictions you’re going to hear.