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message 1: by Diane , Armchair Tour Guide (last edited Aug 22, 2011 05:30PM) (new)

Diane  | 13052 comments Post any books set in Fiji here.


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Sterling Gate Books (sterlinggatebooks) | 19 comments Fiji: A Novel

Fiji is a spellbinding novel of adventure, cultural misunderstandings, religious conflict and sexual tension set in one of the most exotic and isolated places on earth.

Fiji: A Novel

As the pharaohs of ancient Egypt build their mighty pyramids, and Chinese civilization evolves under the Shang Dynasty, adventurous seafarers from South East Asia begin to settle the far-flung islands of the South Pacific. The exotic archipelago of Fiji is one of the last island groups to be discovered and will remain hidden from the outside world for many centuries to come.

By the mid-1800's, Fiji has become a melting pot of cannibals, warring native tribes, sailors, traders, prostitutes, escaped convicts and all manner of foreign undesirables. It's in this hostile environment an innocent young Englishwoman and a worldly American adventurer find themselves.

Susannah Drake, a missionary, questions her calling to spread God’s Word as she’s torn between her spiritual and sexual selves. As her forbidden desires intensify, she turns to the scriptures and prayer to quash the sinful thoughts – without success.

Nathan Johnson arrives to trade muskets to the Fijians and immediately finds himself at odds with Susannah. She despises him for introducing the white man’s weapons to the very people she is trying to convert and he pities her for her naivety. Despite their differences, there’s an undeniable chemistry between them.

When their lives are suddenly endangered by marauding cannibals, Susannah and Nathan are forced to rely on each other for their very survival.

Written by father-and-son writing team Lance & James Morcan (authors of The Ninth Orphan), Fiji is an historical adventure-romance published by Sterling Gate Books.

A feature film adaptation of Fiji is currently being developed.

Novel length: 309 pages/80,000 words
ISBN: 978-0-473-19169-6


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Sterling Gate Books (sterlinggatebooks) | 19 comments Calling all reviewers

We seek more reviews for Fiji.

It's one of two mainly 5 Star-reviewed new release novels my son James Morcan and I co-authored. Both have already appeared on Amazon’s bestseller lists in their respective categories.

Fiji: A Novel is a historical adventure-romance set in 19th Century Fiji. Partly inspired by James A. Michener's Hawaii, it is “a spellbinding novel of adventure, cultural misunderstandings, religious conflict and sexual tension set in one of the most exotic and isolated places on earth”.

In the mid-1800's, Fiji was a melting pot of cannibals, warring native tribes, sailors, traders, prostitutes, escaped convicts and all manner of foreign undesirables. It's in this hostile environment in our story that an innocent young Englishwoman and a worldly American adventurer find themselves. Despite their differences, there’s an undeniable chemistry between them. When their lives are suddenly endangered by marauding cannibals, they are forced to rely on each other for their very survival.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057YCZM0/

We are pro-actively seeking more reviews, and that’s one reason we joined this group. That and to exchange views with like-minded people.

Is Fiji: A Novel of interest to anyone out there?

Best from NZ

Lance


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Beth Sterling wrote: "Calling all reviewers

We seek more reviews for Fiji.

It's one of two mainly 5 Star-reviewed new release novels my son James Morcan and I co-authored. Both have already appeared on Amazon’s bestse..."


I'm participating in an around the world reading challenge and have to read a book set in Fiji during the month of March. If you'd like me to read and review your book, please let me know.


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message 15: by Diane , Armchair Tour Guide (last edited Oct 01, 2017 02:19PM) (new)

Diane  | 13052 comments More books set in Fiji:


Namaste Fiji The International Anthology of Poetry by Rohitash Chandra Namaste Fiji: The International Anthology of Poetry by Rohitash Chandra
The Old Man, The Boy and The Shark (Fiji Books Series Book 2) by Joseph Veramu The Old Man, The Boy and The Shark by Joseph Veramu
On Fiji Islands by Ronald Wright On Fiji Islands by Ronald Wright
The Other Side of Paradise (My Life in Fiji) by Jacqueline D. Brown The Other Side of Paradise: by Jacqueline D. Brown
Pacific Aphrodite by Madeleine Ker Pacific Aphrodite by Madeleine Ker
Pieces of Happiness A Novel of Friendship, Hope and Chocolate by Anne Ch. Ostby Pieces of Happiness: A Novel of Friendship, Hope and Chocolate by Anne Ch. Ostby
Rahul's Road Memories of a Fijiindian Childhood by Kamlesh Sharma Rahul's Road: Memories of a Fijiindian Childhood by Kamlesh Sharma
Requiem for a Rainbow A Fijian Indian Story by Satendra Nandan Requiem for a Rainbow: A Fijian Indian Story by Satendra Nandan
Return to Paradise by James A. Michener Return to Paradise by James A. Michener
Roots by Satendra Nandan Roots by Satendra Nandan
The Sailmaker's Daughter A Novel by Stephanie Johnson The Sailmaker's Daughter: A Novel by Stephanie Johnson
The Shadow of Wings by June Knox-Mawer The Shadow of Wings by June Knox-Mawer
Shadow Over Fiji A Memoir by Barbara Restle Shadow Over Fiji: A Memoir by Barbara Restle
The Shoeshine Killer (The Scottish Lady Detective mysteries Book 2) by Marianne Wheelaghan The Shoeshine Killer by Marianne Wheelaghan (2nd Scottish Lady Detective Mystery)
Silktail A Fiji Ecothriller by Max Lacrosse Silktail: A Fiji Ecothriller by Max Lacrosse
Sina and Tinilau by Vilsoni Hereniko Sina and Tinilau by Vilsoni Hereniko
Softly Fiji by K. Vuataki Softly Fiji by K. Vuataki
A South Sea Spell by June Knox-Mawer A South Sea Spell by June Knox-Mawer
Squid Out of Water The Evolution by Daren Kamali Squid Out of Water: The Evolution by Daren Kamali
Stalker On The Beach A Novel by Daryl Tarte Stalker On The Beach: A Novel by Daryl Tarte
Sunrise In Fiji by Chaman Nahal Sunrise In Fiji by Chaman Nahal
Sunrise to the Coup (Fiji Books Series Book 3) by Joseph Veramu Sunrise to the Coup by Joseph Veramu
The Suva Harbour Mystery Who Killed Netta Maul? by Frank Arthur The Suva Harbour Mystery: Who Killed Netta Maul? by Frank Arthur
Tales From A Palm Court by Ronnie Knox Mawer Tales from a Palm Court by Ronnie Knox Mawer
Tales from Old Fiji by Lorimer Fison Tales from Old Fiji by Lorimer Fison
Tales from Paradise by June Knox-Mawer Tales from Paradise by June Knox-Mawer
Tales of a Lonely Island by Mesulama Titifanua Tales of a Lonely Island by Mesulama Titifanua
Tandava by Sudesh Mishra Tandava by Sudesh Mishra
Tears In Paradise Suffering And Struggles Of Indians In Fiji, 1879-2004 by Rajendra Prasad Tears In Paradise: Suffering And Struggles Of Indians In Fiji, 1879-2004
The Trader's Wife by Louis Becke The Trader's Wife by Louis Becke
Two Plays by Vilsoni Hereniko Two Plays by Vilsoni Hereniko
Vasu Captain Burt and the Cannibals by Barrie Canfield Bonter Vasu: Captain Burt and the Cannibals by Barrie Canfield Bonter
"We Used to Eat People" Revelations of a Fiji Islands Traditional Village by R M W Dixon "We Used to Eat People": Revelations of a Fiji Islands Traditional Village by R M W Dixon
The Wicked Cat by Vilsoni Hereniko The Wicked Cat by Vilsoni Hereniko
The Wounded Sea by Satendra Nandan The Wounded Sea by Satendra Nandan
Woven Gods by Vilsoni Hereniko Woven Gods by Vilsoni Hereniko
Wreck of the Glide With an Account of Life and Manners at the Fiji Islands by James Oliver Wreck of the Glide: With an Account of Life and Manners at the Fiji Islands
Wreckage by Emily Bleeker Wreckage by Emily Bleeker


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