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Joy and Sorrow Unmasked

The compelling story of the Lundy family and the people of Bath continues during the turbulent 1970s and 1980s. Woven into the narrative are the Council’s hidden agenda for the city’s destruction, the IRA bombing of Bath and the deadly meningitis outbreak which closed The Roman Baths for nearly 30 years. These are but a few of the stories seldom shared and often forgotten over the years. Be you a resident or a visitor, whether this is your first encounter with the Westcott Chronicles of Bath or a welcome return, this sweeping saga will forever change your understanding of England’s…

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

July 2026 From the author’s desk…

1 September, 2026 in From the author's desk

Rachel had only been gone three days. He had taken himself off to see The Magnificent Seven, the latest film at the Beau Nash, which had been fun, but he…

June 2026 From the author’s desk…

2 June, 2026 in From the author's desk

IN GREAT PULTENEY STREET, BATH… The power was off when he entered the house, and he had to feel his way along the pitch-black hallway into the ground floor dining…

Reviews

‘An interesting and believable cast of characters move through the conflict of development versus conservation, still relevant in Bath today as the city continues to deal with how society and social mores have changed over the years.’

Kate Joyce

“Hard on the heels of ‘Go Swift and Far’ comes this hugely enjoyable sequel and another success for Westcott”

Jack Jenkins

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

Michael Bywaters

“A compelling story of the ups and downs of a Bath property developer. A great evocation of time and place, providing a fascinating history of beautiful Bath Can’t wait for the next instalment.”

Dr Tim Bamford

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