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SEPTEMBER 2023 – From the author’s desk …

17 October, 2023 in From the author's desk

The politics of 1946…   Marmaduke, the third Earl Lundy tapped his wine glass lightly with his spoon and the room dutifully hushed.     “It now gives me great pleasure…

AUGUST 2023 From the author’s desk …

15 August, 2023 in From the author's desk

The day the world changed forever, 10th August 1945. …After that Sebastian studiously avoided discussing Ruth’s personal life, but the subject of Yann came up by chance one evening. They…

JULY 2023 From the author’s desk …

18 July, 2023 in From the author's desk

  Eighty years ago, a vision of things to come? …Bradshaw gazed appreciatively at it before he spoke.    “I must stress that this map is highly confidential, and because…

From the author’s desk … June 2023

15 June, 2023 in From the author's desk

September 1944 and an important meeting in Bath. ‘Professor Stanley Frith, an expert from the Urban Town Planning Faculty at a leading university and engaged at a cost of many…

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June 2025 From the author’s desk…

3 June, 2025 in From the author's desk

THE FAMILY ESTATE AND CLOGS ‘Happy New Year, Ian. But God it’s cold!’ John Mulholland, still clad in overcoat, scarf and gloves, had driven down on New Year’s Day and…

May 2025 From the author’s desk…

6 May, 2025 in From the author's desk

A GOOD LUCH IN BATH SIXTY YEARS AGO… Mulholand had ordered a large brandy and looked around the tea shop. ‘Unusual place.’ ‘One of the oldest houses in Bath, dates…

Reviews

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

Anna Jacka-Thomas

“History, passion and big business – an awesome combination, powerfully written.”

Trish Traynor

‘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

“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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