Light Horse

On 31st October 1917, as the day's light faded, the Australian Light Horse charged against their enemy. Eight hundred men and horses galloped four miles across open country, towards the artillery, rifles and machine guns of the Turks occupying the seemingly unassailable town of Beersheba. What happened in the next hour changed the course of history. This brave battle and the extraordinary adventures that led to it are brought vividly to life by Australia's greatest storyteller, Peter FitzSimons.

A meticulously researched novel set in 19th-century British India, The Light Horse is the story of two men who join forces to capture one of the most dreaded murderers in history - one man driven by sworn duty and the other man by vengeance. It is a psychological thriller based on documented fact, crafted after years of research into this compelling and nearly unbelievable chapter in the true history of 19th-century British-occupied India.

The Sunhaven teens camp out with their horses on their outback Queensland property, but what should have been a fun few nights tracking down the mysterious Min Min lights becomes a life and death situation. Teens Lani and Dane Winter and their ten year old brother Matthew are joined by their cousin Amy and good friend, the ‘rodeo boy’, Brandon, as they explore the Sunhaven Hills on their horses, searching for signs of the mysterious Min Min lights. When three dangerous escaped prisoners discover their camp, the teens have to think hard and fast to outsmart the men or risk being ...

Henry Lee learnt to ride before he was five, joined Washington's Army at nineteen, and was appointed Captain of the Fifth Troop of Virginia Dragoons at twenty. At twenty-two, Colonel Lee took command of a mixed cavalry and infantry unit known as "Lee's Legion"—the finest offensive team in the Continental Army. Nicknamed "Light-Horse Harry" for his raids on British supply wagons, the young Virginian quickly earned a reputation for horsemanship and distinguished himself as one of the most skilled and courageous cavalry officers of the American Revolution.

Henry Lee III - whose nickname, "Light-Horse," came from his legendary exploits with mounted troops and skill in the saddle - was a dashing cavalry commander and hero of America's War for Independence. By now most Americans have forgotten about Light-Horse Harry Lee, the father of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, but this new biography reveals he may be one of the most fascinating figures in our nation's history. A daring military commander, Lee was also an early American statesman whose passionate argument in favor of national unity helped ratify the Constitution.

Most mercenary units fly flags on two flagpoles at their headquarters: one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast.

Landing on the Anzio beachhead in February 1944, Phil is put in charge of an Ammunition Pioneer Platoon in the 3rd Infantry Division. Their job: deliver ammunition to the frontline foxholes—a dangerous assignment involving regular forays into No Man’s Land. As Phil fights his way up the Italian boot, into Southern France and across the Rhine River into Germany, he is caught up in some of the most intense combat ever. But it’s what happens in the final stages of the war and his homecoming that makes Phil’s story incredibly special and heartwarming.

Abigail Moore will do anything to keep Golowduyn Lighthouse shining brightly, even if she must do so alone. When a shipwreck occurs near her home one stormy evening—bringing with it a dashing captain keen to offer his aid at every turn—her days of isolation vanish. Captain Gavin Kendricks didn’t expect to end his naval career by crashing his ship against the rugged cliffs of Cornwall. When he’s pulled from the sea by the fearless and quick-tempered Miss Moore, a tentative friendship forms between them, and he begins to realize what has been missing from his life.

Lee is remembered today for constantly defeating the Union’s Army of the Potomac in the Eastern theater from 1862-1865, considerably frustrating Lincoln and his generals. His leadership of his army led to him being deified after the war by some of his former subordinates, especially Virginians, and he came to personify the Lost Cause’s ideal Southern soldier. His reputation was secured in the decades after the war as a general who brilliantly led his men to amazing victories against all odds.

The proud Virginian entered the war in uncertain times, and there were understandable doubts about how well he could lead soldiers, but through a combination of skill and luck, he became one of his country’s earliest and foremost military heroes. After the war, he would go on to a distinguished political career, and he would find himself caught up in civil unrest toward the end of his life.

Margie and Truman Blue her registered therapy dog, get involved with investigating another murder. Who is that mummified corpse, and why did Margie's friend get accused of murder? A horse show is supposed to be fun, right? Not always. What ever happened to John-David? Kidnapped or run away? Margie and her therapy dog, Truman Blue, embark on several missions to uncover what is going wrong where. Margie and Truman help solve mysteries and clear the wrongly accused. Speaking of things going wrong, why has Margie's relationship with veterinarian Jerry, stalled? (Please note, therapy dogs are ...

Harper and Tony Harper likes things neat and well organized. She has a lot of orders to get filled every day and she has to keep her team on their toes, even when there are challenges, like missing jewels. And that's before she's offered better opportunities. Tony's a mess, an emotional thunderhead with a sense for crazy. Why can't she help herself? This isn't like her. And it's all news to Tony too. He had no idea it could get this crazy, and a little dark. It's all about her, it's because of her. It's all is her fault. Why does she drive him so wild? The heat was there from minute one. ...

The teenage riders from Sunhaven Downs in outback Australia saddle up for adventures with cutting horses, riding in the remote Colombian jungle on Paso Fino horses, and solving the mystery of the dawn music. In Part One, you follow Matty as he faces the greatest challenge of his life. His dream of competing on a cutting horse comes true, but at what cost? There are plenty of tears along the road to a happy ending. Part Two sees Amy and Polo head to Colombia to search for the man who looks like her father. But if the mystery man in the Colombian jungle is her father, why hasn't he contacted ...

He asked for her help. But he didn’t tell her the whole story. When Morgiana’s master tells her of the cave full of riches he has found, he doesn’t tell her everything. And when she agrees to help him, she doesn’t realize it will put all of their lives at risk. How can she keep them safe when she doesn’t know what he’d really discovered? Who can she turn to for help? And what can a slave girl do when her master’s family becomes more important to her than her own life? With wild desert rides, visits to the baths, a beautiful harem woman, and a growing affection for someone she ...

After her stepmother throws her out, Elle needs her horse to survive. Who is this handsome man who took her horse and is now calling her a thief because she took it back? She's not a thief. He has two horses, why does he think he also needs hers?

A queen in need of a husband and a prince who had never been truly loved—will they overcome opposition to find happiness? Brianna Reaner, Queen of Aisling, has never been on a date, been in love, had a suitor, or has even had a crush on a boy before. According to the laws of her country, she must marry by her eighteenth birthday or risk losing the right to rule her kingdom. How is she supposed to find a suitable husband in less than six months? What will the consequences be if she makes the wrong choice? With the help of her advisors, she compiles a surprisingly short list of suitable ...

Larkspur and company pursue his step-niece Lucinda to New York City. Count Zoltan Apponyi is determined to destroy Larkspur and use the crystal ring for his quest. To find Lucinda, Larkspur tracks down Pearl Pinkerton, the famous actress, and Lucinda’s mother. The intriguing Beauregard seduces Larkspur with his charm. However, can Larkspur trust him? Larkspur’s sisters, Angelique and Aurora, vie for the affections of Lorenzo as the Divine DiVinci Players perform at the local theater. George is torn between his desire for two women or joining the abolitionist movement. Enter Penelope ...

The crown prince would love nothing more than to make the newly appointed castle healer his wife, but she has no intentions of becoming the future ruler of Gilvary. Will he ever convince her otherwise? Prince Reagan Barnali never expected to end up as ruler of Gilvary, but after the death of his father and older brother, he has no choice but to take the reins. He is worried about his mother who has suffered a break down in health since her husband’s death, and he also has the sole responsibility of his two younger brothers. Despite all of these burdens, he still has time to think about ...

Kellyn had always loved Elias Stratton with all her heart and probably always would. She'd trusted him...but never again. Elizabeth had always believed there was nothing more magical than the precious gift of love...even now in the heart of danger, she still believed it...she always would. After telling the story of Simon's magical cowboy ranch for more years than she cared to count, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be more to the fanciful fairy-tale than being an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of ...

Erica, newly widowed, is devastated to discover her venture-capitalist husband left their finances in ruins. Determined to save her home while protecting her teenage daughters, she vows to get back on her feet without letting them, or anyone else, know the truth. When her girls head off on a long-planned overseas adventure, Erica focuses on her much-loved job behind a makeup counter to keep her emotionally and financially afloat - although she is troubled by a peculiar encounter at work.