Bøger af Dennis Forster

The American Civil War is in full swing. Both sides need weapons; the South more than the North. In the mid nineteenth century Tyneside was an important centre for the manufacture of weapons. To stop the South buying these weapons the North has sent a diplomat and a secret agent to Tyneside to negotiate with Sir William Armstrong to stop the South purchasing the new Armstrong Gun; keeping the two side apart is a dangerous business. When the two sides do meet they are in for a shock. They have more in common than the fact they are Americans. By chance into this network of spies is drawn local actor and comedian Rowley Harrison aka Geordie Black. His local knowledge embroils him in an unexpected adventure. To the Americans Newcastle is full of quirky characters. They sing ,dance and never stop talking.

August/September 1939 War threatens the quiet life of Sir Charles and Lady Elizabeth in their statley home, The Hall. The IRA and Hitler Youth arrive on Tyneside at the same time. Coincidence? At The Hall Sir Charles woos rich Americans- if war breaks out will America help? Marigold Striker, one of the Americans, is the eyes and ears of President Roosevelt, a glamorous blue-stocking who it pays not to cross. Jack, aJewish refugee and George, Sir Charles and Lady Elizabeth's nephew, two 12 year olds caught up in the ensuing mayhem, culminating in a siege at Gray's Monument, Newcastle.