THREE GRAVES

John Wilson, a composer, becomes a renowned composer but encounters three spectres from his past, leading to a crumbling of his facade. He traverses continents, becoming one of twentieth century Europe's literary greats, but what of those left behind and those bound to him?

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2021
Publisher: Bluemoose Books Ltd

John Wilson, a young man with a passion for music, dreamed of becoming a renowned composer. However, he chose to pursue a career in literature, writing under the pseudonym Anthony Burgess. Years later, while living alone in Manchester, he encounters three specters from his past who refer to him as "Our Jackie" and begin to unravel the facade of Burgess's identity.

Walking through the rain-soaked streets of Manchester, John is drawn back to his past lives in pre-independent Malaya, wartime London, 1960s Europe, and 1970s America. He traverses continents, becoming one of the twentieth century's literary greats, but he cannot help but wonder about those left behind and those bound to him.

As he reflects on his life, he realizes that he has three graves: one for his body, one for his books, and one for his ego. He realizes that his legacy is not just about the books he has written but also about the person he has become.

John's journey is a testament to the power of storytelling and the impact that one person can have on the world. It reminds us that our pasts shape our present and that we can choose to create a legacy that will inspire future generations.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 223 x 549 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910422823