The Wells: 1 (Hope Trilogy) - Softcover

Gooch, Patrick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908483423 ISBN 13: 9781908483423

Publisher: Knox Robinson Publishing Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

In the summer of 1736, Marius Hope, a troubled young doctor, takes leave of his responsibilities at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London, and journeys to The Wells (Royal Tunbridge Wells). Hope establishes a close friendship with Roger Dashwood, a man long acquainted with The Wells and its people. As he is introduced into society, Hope meets Elizabeth Conyers, the niece of Maurice Conyers, The Lord of The Manor. But Hope's idyllic new life is interrupted when he finds himself caught up in a series of events. He soon discovers that the incidents are linked to a scheme to wrest ownership of The Walks (The Pantiles) from The Lord of The Manor and its freeholders. Hope is called upon to make use of his medical background to aid the authorities in exposing the culprits. The pressure is on for him to find the mastermind of the plot or lose his life at the hands of his unknown adversary. This novel is based on historical fact, with many of the characters involved in the scandal contributing to the narrative.

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About the Author

Patrick Gooch was born in London, and has enjoyed an interesting and varied career. He studied the history of art and went on to lecture at the Central School of Art and Design in London. He also worked for many years as a marketing professional for British, German, and American international companies. One of his roles was chief executive of a British government-inspired trade council. Later, at the request of the Spanish government, Patrick established and managed Foods from Spain, a campaign to promote Spanish foods and wines in the UK. For his service, Patrick was awarded the title Commander of Civil Merit by King Juan Carlos. It was while traveling to all parts of Europe, Central, and South America that Patrick began writing. He wrote several novels and it was at his wife’s insistence that he sought to have them published. Married with two sons, Patrick Gooch lives close to the Ashdown forest in East Sussex.

Edition details

• Publisher: Knox Robinson Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908483423
• ISBN 13: 9781908483423
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 369