About this ebook
Loft Island is set in the 1950’s, that near-forgotten time between the war and the swinging ‘60s. Rescued from a flood, Mary comes to live with the father and his 13 year old son who saved her. The land they farmed is now an island. In getting help with the practical side of life the family faces a variety of attitudes from authorities and friends.
The existing friendship between the children develops slowly, innocently, with neither girl nor boy realising. Gradually their life becomes more stable, only to be ripped apart again.
About the author
Richard Wright has been, or in some cases still is, a transport enthusiast, church bell ringer, Bluebell Railway guard, Scout Leader, IT enthusiast, narrowboat part-owner, NCI Watchkeeper. He has dabbled in local politics and spends too much time on Facebook. He has earned a living running buses and coaches, later becoming a school security manager and theatre manager, though not simultaneously. In 2013 he saw the light and retired – at least technically.
He is married and has two stepsons and two grandsons. He and his wife live in Sussex.
“The Suspects” was his first published book, with Loft Island the second. He believes in setting his books in real or very plausible places, and most certainly in crediting his younger subjects with intelligence, self-reliance and innate common sense.
