The Irish Convict historical fiction novels are based on many true stories of New Zealand’s early pre European history. Book five; Irish Convict: Troubled Waters, is the sequel to the original Irish Convict novel that was published in 2019 by another publisher. The new series are smaller and easier to read with additional chapters and better formatting.
Book One: Lost Sons
Book Two: Outback Shepherds
Book Three: New Zealand
Book Four: Homeward Bound
Book Five: Troubled Waters
Book Six: Solider of Misfortune – due out 2025
In this book, Irish Convict; Troubled Waters, Maurice O’Brien decides to return home to New Zealand after revisiting Ireland but finding a ship home proves difficult, and he is forced to find work in England to survive.
At last, he finds a ship bound for New Zealand. After an eventful voyage across the oceans, the ill-fated Oliver Lang limps into Port Nicholson with her cargo of 300 British settlers. Maurice rights a few wrongs before the final leg across the Cook Strait to his waiting Maori wife and children.
When it comes to conflict between Maori and Pakeha, Maurice is faced with deciding which side he is on. The one thing he is certain of; he is no longer an Irishman, he is a mariner, whaler and bar-room brawler. Who does he stand for?
Each chapter is based on true stories from around New Zealand from Nelson to Wellington, Cook Strait, Rangitoto Island, and Taranaki. He also spends time in Plymouth, England and County Clare, Ireland and the Seas in between.
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