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Maggi Coleman

Maggi Coleman

About

I am a multi-published author with a BA in English and a Masters Degree in Creative Writing. I write mysteries and historical romance novels under the pen name: Maggi Andersen.
I live in the countryside outside Sydney, Australia with husband, cat and the ducks in the stream at the bottom of the garden. My novels are filled with adventure, romance, danger and intrigue. You can download them from www.newconceptspublishing.com and http://www.wildchildpublishing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=83&products_id=276 also my website.
Favorite Authors: Harlan Coben, Minette Walters, Sue Grafton Nicci French.

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>

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HE IS A MAN OF HONOR The Duke of Vale is destined to marry the woman chosen for him by his parents. But he cannot forget the beautiful and mysterious woman he calls Viola. SHE IS A WOMAN OF SECRETS After losing her memory, Viola knows only of her Classical education, and her love for the Duke of Vale. In her flight from danger, she has broken all the rules of conduct. She has only two choices, to become a governess or a wealthy man’s mistress. As she falls further in disgrace and her choices narrow, she must fight for what is hers.

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<p style="line-height:13.2pt;margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://seriouslyreviewed.blogspot.com/2010/01/rules-of-conduct-by-maggi-andersen.html?zx=95179f7835885e7f"><span style="color:#000000;">Seriously Reviewed review of Maggi Andersen's Rules of Conduct</span></a></span></strong></p><p></p> <p style="line-height:15.6pt;margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p> </p> <p style="line-height:15.6pt;margin:0cm 0cm 9pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">The reviewer rated Maggi's story an 8.5 and gave the presentation of the novel a rating of 9, giving the novel a total score of 17.5.</span></p><p></p> <p style="line-height:15.6pt;margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p> </p> <p style="line-height:15.6pt;margin:0cm 0cm 9pt;" class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">&quot;This is one of those stories that you just can't help but like...The characters were memorable and the plot solid. I totally enjoyed every page and found the ending well worth the journey. It was one that I can see re-reading many times before /if I get tired of it.</span></em><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p></p> <p style="line-height:15.6pt;margin:0cm 0cm 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p> </p> <p style="line-height:15.6pt;margin:0cm 0cm 9pt;" class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">Ms Andersen has done a great job in creating a wonderful tale that kept me interested and involved. I look forward to reading more from this author :)&quot;<br /></span></em><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p>Third Duke of Vale, Hugh Beauchamp is on his way home to Vale Park when his carriage stumbles upon an unconscious woman lying in the road. Intrigued, Hugh finds himself in a precarious situation, although he should send the woman to the servant’s quarters and relieve himself of the responsibility, he finds himself enamored by the lady with no memory who he soon names Viola.</p> <p>Already promised to another, Hugh sends Viola to his Nanny’s home who lives on the estate, not quite willing to let her go.  Their friendship continues to develops both suppressing the feelings that stir when in each other‘s company.  Hugh finds himself conflicted on doing what is right or what his heart is telling him.</p> <p>Viola grows to feel fondly of Hugh and his graciousness with helping her find out who she is.  Although she has smatterings of memory coming back, nothing that is useful in revealing who she is.  Hugh’s sister  takes Viola under her wing into Bath hoping for recognition of this beautiful young lady who they  feel is destined for something special.</p> <p>The Rules of Conduct is one of those books that once you set down, you think about until you can you can pick the book back up and return to the world of Viola and Hugh.  Maggie Anderson has written a magnificent story, I was captivated and enthralled with the characters, setting , and step back into time with Rules of Conduct.  One of my favorite stories this year. <strong>Single Title</strong></p>