The King's Tower Rascal - Softcover

Brian Stanyer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1911320181 ISBN 13: 9781911320180

Publisher: Book Guild Publishing Ltd, 2017

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Even as a little boy, Eric Bovin wonders how God can really exist in a world where he allows terrible things to happen. As he grows up, his own life, as he painfully discovers, is beset by overwhelming tragedy and grief. And yet... he survives and even finds happiness and fulfilment. How, he comes to wonder, can a life be both happy and sad, both charmed and cursed? This is the central theme of this quietly moving novel tracing the story of a working man across seven decades - from his difficult, troubled childhood in wartime, through his youth as a farm labourer and his maturity as a successful businessman and loving husband and father, to his rediscovery of self and family after devastating loss in his final, declining years. Set against the urban sprawl of England's north-west and the idyllic landscapes and villages of the surrounding countryside, this heartfelt novel will strike a chord with every reader.

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About the Author

Brian Stanyer was born in the small Cheshire village of Great Barrow, where his father's family had lived for over 100 years. He went, initially, to the village school and then to the King's School in the city of Chester. Later he studied Economics, Accountancy and Commercial Law at Manchester College of Commerce. Brian now lives in Stockport with his wife and has three sons and seven grandchildren. He considers himself a very fortunate person with a great family life, wonderful mental and physical strength as well as sound health, which has helped him to run a series of successful small businesses. Brian attributes his good fortune to the fact that he chose his parents with great care and the only advice he offers anyone is to do the same. Needless to say, some people find this tricky and with hindsight realise that they got it wrong. If they did make this mistake, then Brian suggests they look out for Bill and Reg in this story, as people like them are all around you and will help to compensate for the error you made. Brian's story is pure fiction but he hopes that when you are relaxing you will enjoy it as he enjoyed writing it.

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