Tierra sin fronterasSeries 1
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This classic saga spans the early days of British settlement in Australia from 1788-1811, depicting the lives of a group of people, convicts and settlers, against the background of the events of the period - Governor Phillip's attempts to understand the Aborigines and his conflicts with the military, the tragic story of Bennelong, Governors King and Bligh, the Rum Rebellion, Macquarie and the crossing of the Blue Mountains.
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8 Episodes
- The Fabric of Liberty (1799)E3
The Fabric of Liberty (1799)'Beltrasna', Stephen Mannion's country property, is now well established. Worked by convicts, the land not only supports those of the household, but is a source of supply for Sydney Town. Elle, the convict mistress of 'Beltrasna' is shocked to learn from Mannion that while in Ireland, he met a young, wealthy Irish girl, Conor, whom he plans to marry. Though humiliated and angry, she has little choice but to agree to stay on as housekeeper, - Double Standards (1800)E4
Double Standards (1800)Patrick Mannion is sent to England to recuperate following a bad bout of fever but his tutor, Mark, remains as Mannion's secretary. Conor is restless in her new life. Mannion is a hard man and imposes severe restrictions on her activities. When tragedy strikes for Conor, her grief and loneliness are alleviated only by a growing friendship with Mark. - Smell of Rebellion (1804)E5
Smell of Rebellion (1804)As governors come and go, unrest in the colony increases. Members of the military corps seek power for themselves and there is the threat of convict rebellion. Sent to Sydney for safety, Conor finds happiness in the company of Mark, who as resigned from Mannion's household. - Prisoner At The Bar (1807)E7
Prisoner At The Bar (1807)Ellen, declaring it was she who killed Mannion, is arrested, but Patrick, disbelieving her confession, searches in vain for Johnny. Conor goes to Sydney where she renews her friendship with Bligh, his daughter Mary - and with Mark Harvey. When the clash between Macarthur and Bligh reaches crisis point, Patrick and Mark prevail on Conor to return to 'Beltrasna' for safety.