The First President - An Australian Story of Love and Politics (Paperback)

'It's a tricky business, choosing a president', said the PM. 'It needs a cool head, mature political judgement, and a finger on the pulse of the people. Fortunately for the country I happen to have an abundance of all three'. It's 1920. The Prince of Wales is visiting Adelaide as part of his Australian royal tour. During his stay at Government House, he falls deeply in love with a beautiful and innocent young maid. Their romantic union becomes one that could change Australia's history forever. Fast forward to 2016. The new Prime Minister is busy orchestrating the country's historic and complicated transition from Monarchy to Republic, while also trying to keep the voting public happy. The biggest question on everyone's lips is: who will become the first president? Noelene Jones, Australia's most celebrated opera singer, has made the decision to retire and is looking forward to a quiet life. If the choice for president becomes a public vote then she's got every chance of winning, but she has no interest in the job - until she discovers a secret that inextricably tangles the line between Monarchy and Republic...While the boys club in government try to establish who the best man for the job is, Noelene Jones has her own plan. What if Australia's first president would be a woman?