Bøger af Brian Mercer

RAILWAY TIMESIt's the mid nineteen-fifties.Archie Charlie, a steam engine commissioned in nineteen forty-seven, is busy traveling the rails in the expert hands of his driver, Fred Hoxton. Fred is a confirmed bachelor who has decided to make his home in a cozy corner of the engine shed. The two of them have developed such a close relationship that they are able to work together without the need for a fireman on the footplate.A number of happenings enliven the drab British Railways scene at this time, all involving this engine and his driver. These include the setting up of a social club for locomotives, an impromptu picnic; drama on a bank holiday, the unexpected appearance of romance, plus the rendering of a song or two.All these events and more are chronicled here. So why not step back to a time when balloons of smoke heralded the arrival of a train and compartment windows were opened with a strap.Please show all tickets at the barrier.

To help trace his past, a young man searches for a possession which belonged to his grandfather and becomes involved in a mystery surrounding a diamond, death threats and stolen movie film.Are these events linked? Do they provide clues to the way people have conducted their lives? The wheel turns, and the young man's hunt uncovers a myriad of happenings which occur over fifty years and culminate in a dramatic and unexpected climax.

Two young Brits meet abroad and embark on a journey together during which they encounter the restoration of a steam engine, travel, life, love; and a question of identity. En route they are they are also re-incarnated as two famous music- hall entertainers from the past.Are you intrigued? The guard is about to blow his whistle, so kindly step aboard, close all the doors and enjoy the ride.

A humorous British Railway story set in the nineteen-sixties, when steam engines were being replaced by diesel and electric traction. Follow our heroes, Archie Charlie and his driver Fred as they cope with a changing world.

'Time was, When we had fun round the schoolyard swings, When we exchanged graduation rings, One lovely yesterday...'These are sweet lyrics from a pretty tune. However it's the singer of that song, the vocal chorus on an old shellac record that brings closure for two sides of the same family.The appearance of a gold pocket watch, the mystery surrounding a man who has vanished and a career hiatus are a few of the many events that play their part in a complex tale leading up to a 78rpm disc being placed on an autochange turntable. Each of them has its share in an account that spans time and crosses the frontiers of London, Berlin and Tel Aviv.It's all an instance of time that was, time that is and time that will

An Action Plan to Construct a Rock Solid Retirement. Setting baby boomers on the road to retirement income prosperity. Concern about retirement finances, is a consistent theme for anyone approaching retirement or recently retired. This book will help you with those challenging issues.

The Black Arrows and Blue Diamonds were the equivalent of Red Arrows. This autobiography provides an insight into the precision display flying. It recaptures life as it was in the days of transition from flying piston-powered aircraft to jet power.

"Lots of times, great blessings are disguised as great suffering." Painstakingly researched, this newly discovered true story will restore your faith in the power of Love. Set in Reconstruction Era Indiana, Archie and Emma recounts the whirlwind romance of the author''s own great-grandparents as they fight to overcome the enormous obstacles that come their way. ARCHIE MERCER is a giant of a man and the gentlest of souls, but his deep understanding of right and wrong will be severely tested as he is forced to leave the love of his life in Indiana after the sudden death of his father. EMMA WILLIAMS is a dreamer and imagines her life as being so much more than her small-town upbringing can offer. When Archie is taken from her, those dreams turn to nightmares as she struggles to adjust to life without him. Neither the many years nor miles between them can dim the flame of their love for each other until one day each gets the surprise of a lifetime. Action-packed and funny, painful and inspiring, Archie and Emma is a family bedtime tale that will warm your heart even if you aren''t part of the family. Archie & Emma isn''t just a classic love story - with an ending that would be preposterous if it weren''t true - it''s an adventure. It''s slave hunters and love letters, backrubs and fistfights, naval battles and family conflict, pirates and poetry - it''s bases loaded, two outs and you''re up. It''s about honor, family legacy and never losing hope. Brian Mercer is a trained historian and theologian, but he''s also a stand-up comic and fantasy baseball geek. Put all of those pathologies together, mix in a serious romantic streak, and you get a novel that''s more than just a page turner; it''s a life lesson.