1964

Richard Warren grew up in rural Yorkshire in the 1950s, born into a poor family, with a brother five years older than him.  These factors would dictate his life as he grew up.

Richard's brother, Peter led him to an abandoned quarry one afternoon when they were supposed to be working on the farm.  Richard got lost in a tunnel and was rescued by his father.  To get Richard away from the influence of his brother, his Dad arranges for him to work in the pub run by his friend Simon.

Once Richard's punishment of working at the pub was coming to an end, Peter once again got him into trouble.  This time by having him climb up onto the roof of a neighbour's house.  Unfortunately he crashed through the roof, making the acquaintance of Albert Warner, the owner.

Through an inadvertent altercation, Richard meets Rufus Camberwell, a member of the wealthy elite of Yorkshire.  It is Rufus' father who is responsible for kicking Albert out of his home.  Richard hopes that an appeal to his friend Rufus will help the situation.  However, a conflict with Rufus turns into something bigger.

A author James Farner has written a very good story for anyone who grew up in the 1960s.  Having had an older brother of a similar age brought back many memories.  I am looking forward to the sequel.