The Doctor, The Plutocrat and The Mendacious Minister
by Glyn Pope
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"RICH IN ATMOSPHERE and the colour of the time, all the characters are alive. This is a true reflection of life in a certain suburb of Leicester in the English East Midlands, but the themes are universal. This could well be your neighbourhood facing the challenge of a changing world at the end of the 2nd World War. Enjoyable and challenging." —Stephen Butt, BBC Radio "This is the best book that I have read in a long time. It will have you in tears of laughter and sadness. It tells a story of 1940's England, the capitalist Government, and the everyday folk struggling to survive with the help of a miracle worker Doctor. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a step back in time to a 1940's council estate, with all the post war restrictions and rules affecting how people behaved at that time. 5 stars." —Naomi Adams "I read this novel in two sittings. A real page turner. Glyn described what the characters said and did so well that I could see them and the age they lived in. The story is so good, I just had to know how everything turned out. I am so hoping there is a follow up. Glyn's novel is for anyone who loves a good read." —Mark Krnjulac "I could see the women with their cardigans and pinafores draped over a large bosom, gossiping on the doorstep. Men with cigarettes hanging from the corner of their mouths, children with socks rumpled around their ankles, yet the author describes none of these things. He shares the characteristics and surroundings so well that everything falls into place and allows your imagination to do the rest. This is not a book that will only interest the British reader, it is a great fiction story with an historic background. If you enjoy a light hearted book with meaning and tenderness, corruption and victory, this is one I recommend for your shelf." —Glynis Smy (full review here) |
 publisher Cactus Rain Publishing ISBN-13 978-0-9829181-0-4 copyright date 2010 genre historical fiction (England) format soft cover, ebook number of pages 200 price book trailer |
title The Doctor, The Plutocrat and The Mendacious Minister author Glyn Pope synopsis DOCTOR LATYMER arrives on a council estate in Leicester, England, full of hope after dreadful experiences of the war. He happily settles into life on the estate trying to forget the nightmare images in his memory. The young doctor quickly becomes the local miracle worker when he cures the attention seeking hypochondriac Reginald, and takes the time to befriend a sad little boy who has lost his Mother. However, when food poisoning strikes the estate residents, Doctor Latymer sets out to right injustices that he doesn't fully understand. He tangles with Sir Brian Britley, the Plutocrat, and Sir Henry Norrington, the Mendacious Minister for the British Government. In the process, he unravels the delicate balance between rich and poor, and the struggling economy still reliant on rationing and the black market. Doctor Latymer's story is written in authentic British English, adding to the richness that brings the local characters to life as the reader is whisked back to 1948 post-war Britain. author Glyn Pope  Glyn Pope grew up on a council estate in England. He studied theology at Nene University. In addition to writing short stories and novels, Glyn interviewed Bob Marley the night before Marley cancelled his UK tour and went back to the warmth of Jamaica. Glyn has published articles for both Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan 'fan' magazines, and has two novels published. He won a short story competition in the magazine 'Devon Life.' A few years ago he and his wife moved to France where he pursues a full time writing career.author's links Glyn Pope - Writing and Reading blog |
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