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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.

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‘A TYPICAL LARGE COUNTRY ESTATE IN 1961…’ Mulholland explained what was to be expected as they drove down to meet the trustees. ‘This is a big job, Ian probably the…

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‘THE ANGEL OF DEATH AND THE GRAVEYARD MEETING’ It was obligatory for each department to be aware of the contents of the obituary column of the Times newspaper every day….

Reviews

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

Patrick McCloy

‘An absorbing read with a mix of history, emotion, ambition, suspense and soul searching’

Michael Bywaters

“Westcott has done it again, masterfully capturing the essence of magnificent Bath”

Jenny Lippett

“A colourful and richly textured story worthy of this unique city”

Matthew H. Jacobs – Hampton, New Hampshire USA

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