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Noelani Morrell

Noelani Morrell

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I am an Australian author, a working wife and mum, living in Brisbane with my husband, kids, dogs and cats. I work for the local power company now, spent six years in the Navy and was once a school teacher. I love top hear a story, read a story and tell a story. I have a long train commute to work and that's when I write.

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

For years I have been telling others stories about the amazing things that happened to me in the Navy. People have laughed and cried and said to me "there's a book in that!" so I started writing down some of the tales. Gradually the collection of anecdotes gathered shape and required a lead character to pivot from... Nina Yusof and the other mad members of New Entry Officer's Course were born! I hope you enjoy Crisp Whites

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Amazon reviews:<br /><br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="right" valign="top" width="0">   </td> <td align="left" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="h3color tiny" style="margin-bottom:.5em;font-weight:bold;"></div> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <span style="margin-left:-5px;"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" alt="5.0 out of 5 stars" border="0" width="64" height="12" /></span> <strong>Impossible to put down!</strong>, June 20, 2010</div> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">By </td><td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A23A3Z37TGC1FG/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Catherine <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Duncan<img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/carrot._V192251235_.gif" class="custPopRight" style="border:medium none;" alt="" /></span></span></a> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A23A3Z37TGC1FG/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&amp;sort_by=MostRecentReview">See all my reviews</a><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_rn_bdg_help?ie=UTF8&amp;nodeId=14279681&amp;pop-up=1#RN"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/communities/reputation/c7y_badge_rn_1._V192249968_.gif" alt="(REAL NAME)" border="0" width="70" height="15" /></a>    </td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <span class="crVerifiedStripe"><strong class="h3Color tiny" style="margin-right:.5em;">Amazon Verified Purchase</strong><span class="tiny verifyWhatsThis">(<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase">What's this?</a>)</span></span> </div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <strong><span class="h3color tiny">This review is from: </span>Crisp Whites (Paperback)</strong> </div> This novel is an inspiring piece of literary work, and is an amazing insight into the life of a naval recruit. The reader is treated to the life changing journey of naval recruit Nina Yusof, the story creates an enthralling world, of duty, honour, friendship, passion and intrigue. The interplay between the members of division, and the masterful way the author manages to intertwine their stories together makes this book impossible to put down. All in all I was left wanting more, what is next for Nina and her fellow div members? A sequel could not come fast enough! </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <span style="margin-left:-5px;"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" alt="5.0 out of 5 stars" border="0" width="64" height="12" /></span> <strong>A must-read!</strong>, June 13, 2010</div> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">By </td><td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A37D2HMVCNXZZU/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Janice<img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/carrot._V192251235_.gif" class="custPopRight" style="border:medium none;" alt="" /></span></span></a> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A37D2HMVCNXZZU/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&amp;sort_by=MostRecentReview">See all my reviews</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <span class="crVerifiedStripe"><strong class="h3Color tiny" style="margin-right:.5em;">Amazon Verified Purchase</strong><span class="tiny verifyWhatsThis">(<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase">What's this?</a>)</span></span> </div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <strong><span class="h3color tiny">This review is from: </span>Crisp Whites (Paperback)</strong> </div> After a gentle start, &quot;Crisp Whites&quot; will have you in turn laughing, fearful, excited and enthralled. The authentic flavour of the Naval training setting owes much to the author's own six-year experience as a Naval officer.Noelani Morrell is a gifted story-teller and this book would make a great movie. I can't wait for her next book!