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An Unfolding Soul

The city of Bath is unique. Much of it built during the reigns of four kings called George over a period of only one hundred years. Its three thousand ornate Georgian buildings form the heart of one of the most complete and beautiful cities in the world. But for how much longer?

As the 1960’s unfolded, great social upheaval was matched by potential destruction from developers and change in the city. Perhaps, even more devastating than the bombs of the Luftwaffe twenty years earlier.

Go Swift and Far

Born in the wartime German raids on Bath in the Spring of 1942, an orphan boy, alone and destitute, is determined to survive. The city is immersed in a cycle of greed, abuse of privilege, corruption and demolition as it struggles out of post-war gloom and austerity. Demolish and rebuild or preserve and protect at all costs? The boy, now a man, is bent on success and wealth, whatever the personal sacrifice and cost to England’s finest Georgian city.

From the Noticeboard

December 2025 From the author’s desk…

2 December, 2025 in From the author's desk

‘ABOVE ONE’S STATION?… Feeling very much an outsider, he had tried to avoid the Christmas party at the Lundy Estate Office. Miss Symons – they were not even on first…

November 2025 From the author’s desk…

4 November, 2025 in From the author's desk

THE CLUB Ian was too excited to concentrate any longer. He closed the book and looked at his watch, 9.30 pm. Redman’s Landlord and Tenant could wait. Only another half…

Reviews

“A young man buffeted by world events is left reeling, but survives to build his own empire in Bath. The ancient city has seen it all and has her own cards to play...  Douglas Westcott writes from experience of the chaos of history, business, and wild passions in this gripping trilogy.”

Tom Craigmyle

‘A masterly weaving of ambition and growing conscious both personally and publicly.’

Anna Jacka-Thomas

‘Westcott blows away the myth that Bath is the graveyard of ambition.’

Patrick McCloy

‘A great yarn. Douglas Westcott is a natural storyteller who very successfully weaves Bath’s history into a page turning tale.’

Michael Symons

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