There was a cover-up 250 years ago.
A secret marriage.
The Prince of Wales to Maria Fitzherbert.
Was it a legal marriage?
The Pope said yes.
I think a child was born after the marriage.
Or maybe two.
There were questions in Parliament.
The Prince of Wales denied everything.
To save his neck.
Not to mention the fate of his bride.
A Roman Catholic.
Who were unpopular at the time.
There were riots.
And the Crown.
A cover-up for sure.
Then, children.
What to do.
A new penal settlement was being established in Australia.
Called New South Wales then.
Inmates incarcerated in London’s gaols and hulks on the Thames were being sent out often for petty crimes.
They were being sent to the other side of the world.
With no hope of ever returning home.
What if unwanted Royal children could go too.
Smuggled on the First Fleets that sailed from 1787 to 1791.
My book has evidence that children may have been onboard without names.
The all-female convict ship ‘Mary Anne‘ was one.
That’s her on the cover of my book.
Now here’s the thing.
Was a British Royal sent to Australia anonymously.
As a mere child.
And where is he or she.
What became of him or her.
Maybe I know.
Buy the book and read for yourself.
“It’s got everything it needs to be a blockbuster,” said Writer’s Digest.
It’s a “fun and entertaining” book, said another reviewer.
Certainly not dull and boring history.
More autobiographical with unexpected twists and turns.
Love and peace.
Neil the Smith.