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Michael Bywaters

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

Philip Jennings

“Much enjoyed the evolving lives of the characters and can relate to the untold history of Bath amidst settings so familiar.”

Dr Tim Bamford

“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.”

Helen Beer

‘What a superb follow up to Go Swift and Far! Born and raised in Bath the highly descriptive locations and quality of writing allow one to truly live and feel part of the story. Eagerly awaiting book three!’

Sarah Lewis

‘I loved this book. Full of fascinating history, very exciting and I look forward to the sequel.’

Peter Groves

‘Yet again Douglas Westcott provides the reader with a masterful insight into the City of Bath.’

Kate Joyce

‘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.’

Anna Jacka-Thomas

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

Stan Frith

‘I love Westcott’s writing style and enjoyed this continuing saga enormously’

Steve Travis

“Douglas Westcott’s ability to take history and make it interesting, dynamic and personal makes An Unfolding Soul the most enjoyable of reads!”

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October 2025 From the author’s desk…

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THE THEATRE ROYAL, BATH ‘Welcome, most welcome,’ the man started with a flamboyant flourish of hands. ‘Theatrical life has always been precarious in Bath. Over 250 years ago, 257 to…

September 2025 From the author’s desk…

4 September, 2025 in From the author's desk

THEATRE IS SO IMPORTANT The large brown envelope was awaiting him when he arrived home just after six, and made him feel even more sorry for himself. It contained the…

Reviews

“Westcott burnishes his well won reputation as the  Grand Master of intrigue with this much anticipated sequel to acclaimed Go Swift and Far ; nothing less than brilliant as with the deft hand of an ancient god  he manoeuvres  the fate of the great and  less than good of Bath across the chess board of life. Check mate; but who wins …..”

Patrick McCloy

‘As a Bathonian born and bred, I enjoyed reading these clever novels, particularly the historical detail of Bath – so successfully and accurately portrayed.’

Linda Turner

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

Trish Traynor

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

Patrick McCloy

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