Mark Morey: 8 books

In 1917, the mud of Flanders soaked up the blood of a quarter of a million men. If the war continued like that, the Allies would lose. One battle turned that around and was the beginning of a hundred days of advances to victory. This is a story about how that was done. Two Australian soldiers...

Many noble daughters of Venice are consigned to abbeys for want of a dowry. In 1426, Filipa Barbagio is sent to San Nicolai di Torcello, where she enjoys the hedonistic lifestyle available to her: dressed in the latest fashions, wearing expensive jewellery, attending masquerade balls, entertaining...

What started as a work posting to Zimbabwe with his African girlfriend, becomes a life and death struggle against the forces of despot Robert Mugabe. Michael Page had no idea that a simple misunderstanding would have such tragic consequences. Set in 1999 when Zimbabwe is in a slow and inexorable...

This story is based around the life of one of the most fascinating and enigmatic sportsmen of his era, Achille Varzi: multiple race winner, twice Racing Champion of Italy and a hero to his many followers. Told partly through the eyes of Varzi and partly by fictional Italian-Australian racing journalist...

Unforgettable story of love, loss and bravery. Highly recommended – Mary Parks, author. When the men of Anoush Hagopian's village are conscripted to the Ottoman Army, only to be found days later in an open grave; all shot in the head, Anoush knows that she and her children are in trouble....

In the chaos of the Syrian Civil War, three individuals see their lives dramatically changed by the rise of Islamic State. Young Adnan Richie and his wife Ranim have their lives turned to hell when Islamic State wins control of Raqqa. Kurdish schoolgirl Sarya Goran joins the Kurdish Women's militia;...

A story of revenge, obsession, tragedy, justice and renewal.

Australian journalist Greg Anderson loves beautiful Muscovite Tanya Maloff. But Tanya has a past, a dangerous past, and together they must battle the Russian Mafia and perform the impossible: bring these people to justice.