A scene from the forthcoming novel where Parisians savour the cafe culture, unaware war is about to commence with Germany.
August 1939
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Dachau Concentration Camp
A scene from the forthcoming novel, Upheaval. One of the characters, a schoolteacher, is sent to the camp for criticising and disobeying government instructions, as well as not joining the Nazi Party. Schoolteachers were ordered to attend summer camps and indoctrinate the Hitler Youth. The camp was initially used to house communists, social democrats and opponents of Hitler, but later as a forced labour camp.
Helmsdale and Thurso
Two scenic Scottish locations for author participation in early September. A festival in Helmsdale and Thurso’s popular library.
Thurso Bay (Sunrise)
Leith Library
Tuesday, 29th August at 6.30pm. In conversation about my novels associated with Leith and beyond. Signed copies available.
The Grey Gull, Ardrishaig
Location for the next author visit on 10 August. Appropriate, as the first three novels have scenes within the establishment. The talk will include reason for Ardrishaig as a location, plot formulation for each novel and influences. There will be a Q&A session plus the opportunity to purchase signed copies.
Tartan Hearts Festival
Belladrum 2023
Verb Garden Programme: Saturday, 29 July at 18.45. A presentation on the Adventures In Time novels.
Summer Olympic Games
A scene from the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin. The event features in the forthcoming novel. Hitler declared certain races could not participate and when a number of countries threatened a boycott, he had to back down. Before the Games began, anti-Semitic signs and slogans had been removed to portray a hospitable city. After the closing ceremony, they were back in place.
Lochgilphed/Ardrishaig
The above locations received a visit yesterday. The library and Argyll Bookshop in Lochgilphead, plus the Grey Gull Inn at nearby Ardrishaig. For those who have read books 1 aand 3 in my series, the inn is mentioned frequently. My thanks to people I met on a warm sunny day in scenic Argyll.
Dingwall
My thanks to the people of this Scottish town set in the highlands for their welcoming attitude. A successful visit in terms of profile-raising and book purchases. However, during my visit, the town’s high street was a lot busier.
Metropolis
The forthcoming novel is set in Berlin between 1912 and 1940. One of the main characters, a young actress, has a role in an iconic film released in 1927. Shot in the German capital, the actress is caught up in a scandal.
The Time Jigsaw 