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Marie Jem

Marie Jem

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I am the author of Pursuit For Ludity; the first installment in the Claire trilogy.  When I'm not writing, I enjoy traveling, reading, and yoga.  

A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

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<p>Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</p>

Story Behind The Book

Claire Morgan is a young, beautiful, and career oriented new graduate with a degree in healthcare. Upon accepting a position at Downtown Memorial Hospital, she meets Dr. Alex Blake, who is a reconstructive plastic surgeon. Claire is faced with difficult decisions, which involve her dark past. Her frequent nightmares are a constant reminder of the horrible events that cannot escape her memory. After breaking her own rules and dating someone from her workplace, Claire soon falls in love with Alex, only to find out that she is not the only one who carries a dark past. Dr. Blake has his own share of secrets he has withheld from her. Unable to escape her anxiety and constant premonitions of impending sorrow, Claire feels as though she has embarked upon a rollercoaster of life, which leaves her no choice other than her pursuit for lucidity.

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<p>&quot;I couldn't put it down.&quot; - Amazon reviewer</p> <p>&quot;Magnetically pulls you in.&quot; - Goodreads reviewer</p> <p>&quot;Marie Jem deserves a lot credit for her wiritng skills.&quot; - Apple ibooks reviewer</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>