WARNING: Readers are advised New Zealand: A Novel is a raw, no-holds-barred account of New Zealand’s early history, fictionalized in places and not suitable reading for children.
It’s fair to say this novel highlights aspects of New Zealand’s history some factions within NZ society (such as its educational institutions) would prefer to see removed from the history books and from school history curriculums… Shame on them.
New Zealand: A Novel is an historical adventure that spans almost 500 years and covers the respective discoveries of New Zealand by Pacific Islanders and Europeans. From the outset the two stories are interposed. It starts in the 1300’s with the departure of Islanders from Hawaiki in search of land far to the south.
As stated under ‘Historical Notes’ at this end of this tale, I advise readers that “In the interests of telling a good story I have deviated from Maori and European history in places …(and) while my novel may not convey exactly what happened during the discovery and settlement of New Zealand, I believe it accurately captures the spirit of those bygone days.”
It also highlights the savagery of the times – between Maori iwi (tribes) and between Maori and pakeha (Europeans).
New Zealand: A Novel is available via Amazon, Waterstones UK & Europe bookstores, Mighty Ape NZ & via public libraries.
Readers can view early reviews via the book’s Goodreads and Amazon links.
-Lance Morcan (author)
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