Books with author George Bridge

Excerpt from Alan Gilbert's Last Birth-DayWhen I was a boy, said old Alan Gilbert, as he stood resting on his staff, his eyes fixed upon the rippling surface of the running brook which flowed at the foot of the bank on which he stood, When I was a boy, resumed he; but here he came to a close, for his mind was wandering back ti) the days of his youth, and he scarcely knew that he had spoken.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

What is it like to work in a warzone?And how hard is it to re-adjust to everyday life when you return home?The threats of landmines and snipers are re-lived as George Budge describes working as a volunteer driver for the International Red Cross during the Balkans Crisis. Historical events such as the aftermath of Yugoslavia's collapse are explored in vivid detail alongside tales of families devastated by conflict.Also featured are a series of letters George received from a Serbian Red Cross worker upon returning home.

Crime Saga: Sidney Johnson, failed burglar and general laughing stock of the criminal underworld is given 28 days to claim millions of pounds left to him by his late mother. But others are after it as well. Will Sidney succeed? Or will others with criminal intent win through. Sidney finds himself the unlikely air to a fortune, but is woefully ill equipped to capitalize upon it. His mother still trying to help him in death as she did so in life by leaving Sidney with a winning lottery ticket. But all Sidney has to go on are some obscure details in a letter telling him where to find it. But first Sidney has to overcome all manner of obstacles before he can claim his prize. With only 28 days to do it in. And everybody is after him. A tale of mystery intrigue and skulduggery as Sidney stumbles from one disaster to another trying to solve the problem. Buy the book now to find out whether Sidney is successful or not! Lottery Mania is the first of a trilogy of books. Both real and fictional locations have been used. No reference to anybody living or dead is intended. DANCING LEDGE , the sequel to Lottery Mania and the 2nd book in the trilogy is now fully available on Amazon books, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Scribd and several other platforms. The third book in the trilogy: MIDNIGHT ON THE 18TH HOLE is being prepared now for publication.

Excerpt from Alan Gilbert's Last Birth-DayWhen I was a boy, said old Alan Gilbert, as he stood resting on his staff, his eyes fixed upon the rippling surface of the running brook which flowed at the foot of the bank on which he stood, When I was a boy, resumed he; but here he came to a close, for his mind was wandering back ti) the days of his youth, and he scarcely knew that he had spoken.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.