Robbery Under Arms

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Set against the backdrop of colonial Australia, the story unfolds through the eyes of Dick Marston, a bushranger facing execution. As he reflects on his life of crime, he recounts thrilling escapades alongside Captain Starlight, an English nobleman turned outlaw. The narrative captures the tension between outlaws and settlers in a land marked by conflict and dispossession of Aboriginal peoples. Boldrewood's vivid portrayal of this era and its characters offers a gripping adventure that has resonated through adaptations in film and theater.