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The Tales of Bertie & Winnie

It’s time for an adventure…

Bertie Longfellow is an old sea dog, a wirehaired dachshund to be precise, hiding away in an idyllic coastal cottage far from his native England. He is a bit set in his ways and wants nothing more than a little peace and quiet. Having put his past firmly behind him, he spends his days in his dory or by his fireside with only a talkative budgie for company. That is, until a shy young red dachshund named Winnie Wigglesworth comes along and turns that world upside down.

A charming tale told chiefly in stories and letters, The Tales of Bertie & Winnie enchants its readers with memories of long-lost love, far-flung relatives, tantalizing royal connections, a whiff of intrigue – and the extraordinary efforts of one long dog and her friends on both sides of the Atlantic to “rewrite” it all with a suitably happy ending.

The Adventures of Bertie & Winnie

Book Two of the ‘Bertie & Winnie’ Series. There are more tales to be told… Bertie has jetted off to England to meet his long-lost sweetheart, Muriel. His return to London is not quite as he expected, fraught with complications of all sorts, from comic gaffes to the connivings of Muriel’s nefarious butler, Wagmore. Back in idyllic Badger’s Bay, Winnie is growing up and facing challenges of her own. The adolescent dachshund finally meets Douglas, the corgi of her dreams, and the pair contend with a threat from his mother’s past, whilst also finding themselves entangled in a kidnap plot with a cross-Atlantic twist. A heartwarming story in which the present is never far from the past, The Adventures of Bertie & Winnie tells of friendships new and old and hardships overcome, all the while reminding us that though the course of true love never does run smooth, it is an adventure worth having.

The Journeys of Bertie & Winnie

Book Three of the ‘Bertie & Winnie’ Series. Nothing to lose and a world to see… Adventure abounds as Bertie and Muriel embark on a grand tour of Europe, and little goes quite as planned. Meanwhile, the restless Winnie and her friend Lottie decide to take a holiday themselves and visit the UK, though Douglas remains somewhat elusive. Both pairs make new friends and stumble into some tricky situations, whilst solving an historic mystery and discovering a hidden past. The Journeys of Bertie & Winnie reminds us that it is not just the destination that is important but how we get there and that love and friendship weather all storms along the way.

Toxic Traders

Frank Harper had been happily retired for several years but after the passing of his wife he was at a loss for what to do next. After an ex-army friend introduced him to the world of finance he soon discovers he has a talent for investing. Frank becomes enthralled with how the use of online chat forums and social media can influence investment decisions and gets addicted to participating in active debate with like minded individuals. He finds a natural ability to influence people and begins to use his skills of manipulation for financial gain. As the character traits of his troubled childhood return he becomes compelled to withdraw from the virtual world and into the physical to commit ever more audacious crimes in order to satisfy his thirst for retribution. As events unfold Frank becomes ever more obsessive until with a vision from the past causes everything to end very abruptly.

863 Miles

Richard Adams was about to go on a journey that would change his life forever. As a man approaching middle age, he realises that his meager salary is not going to see him fulfil his dreams in life and so dips his toe into the world of investing. Richard soon becomes aware that he has a lot to learn and in order to make a return he must be prepared to take some risks. He discovers that not everything should be taken on face value and his misplaced trust and a disturbing turn of events lead to a dramatic and heart breaking outcome.

Jasper, the Magic Cat

Jasper, the Magic Cat is a charming poem written about a friendly ginger cat that frequents a garden. Perfect for any age group, young or old.

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