Billy Windmill - Couverture souple

Nelmes, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1072900424 ISBN 13 : 9781072900429

Editeur : Independently published, 2019

Synopsis

Gutsy sixteen-year-old Billy Hughes escapes from a Borstal working party back to his home village, Abbotts Lovell. Hiding in the relative safety of the church bell tower, he broods over where it all went wrong. Trying to make sense of everything, physically and mentally exhausted by the journey, he finds himself reminiscing. Aged ten, he’s greedy for life but burdened by a drunk and philandering dad, and protective of his battered mum, herself on the edge of a breakdown. It’s the Sixties and change is beginning to bite in a rural Cotswolds village. Billy’s chaotic memories, while hiding out in the tower, dwell on these complex family relationships, friendships, misfortunes, and plans from his childhood years into teenage adulthood. Gangs, girls and growing up, Billy battles between doubt and bravado as he navigates adolescence amongst his young pals, with all the petty rivalries, exaggerated worries and friendship that turn on a sixpence between threats and sudden humour. Despite the knockbacks he’s determined make a success of his life regardless of everyone’s low expectations. Friends, opportunities and loves all lost and won and lost again lead him back to the present day and how he ended up locked up for something he never did. Heart-warming and heart-breaking. Betrayal has brought him down – but is he out?*********Endearing and engaging, Billy’s story draws you in. A character full depiction of working-class life in a small village. Billy’s unsquashable hope propels him on a tumultuous journey and takes you with him. Kim Chapman, Freelance EditorAn everyday tale of simple country folk, this isn’t. Not in the sleepy Cotswold village of Abbotts Lovell where nothing much happens…unless your Billy Windmill. Half angel, half devil, all boy. Pam Pattison, Bardstown WritersThe twists and turns of Billy’s life engage you from beginning to end. Poetically written with vivid and believable characters.Tracey Pengilly, Dutiful daughter!**********Further comments:“Beautifully written through descriptive dialog and strong and believable characters ““Billy Windmill is a boy on a mission, passionate, imaginative but troubled and misguided. Very authentic”“A moving tale full of characterisation”

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1072900424
• ISBN 13: 9781072900429
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 451
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible