Reviews

A review and a couple of comments for The Doctor The Plutocrat and The Mendacious Minister:
From Glynis Smy, 'Disclaimer: I was not asked to write a review for this book, I have done so willingly because I want to share my Christmas reading material.' She then went to write, 'My review:
Being an English woman who grew up post war during the late 1950's, and reached my teens in the 1970's, I could relate to much of what was written in this delightful book, although it is set in the 1940's post war period.
I lived on the edge of a new housing estate that linked with a UK government council estate. There was an adult class divide during this time period, and Pope captures it so well in his storyline.
The doctor has a humble side that comes across so well, I fell for his character straight away. I enjoyed following how he came across class barriers, and was overwhelmed by those he met in higher circles. The more his character developed, and the events that changed his life, made his convictions for right and wrong stronger. I was hooked, and had to find out more about his new career and those he met along the way. The characters all fall into place and each one comes alive in one's mind. I could see the women with their cardigans and pinafores draped over a large bosom, gossiping on the doorstep. Men with cigarettes hanging from the corner of their mouths, children with socks rumpled around their ankles, yet the author describes non of these things. He shares the characteristics and surroundings so well that everything falls into place and allows your imagination to do the rest. This is not a book that will only interest the British reader, it is a great fiction story with an historic background. If you enjoy a light hearted book with meaning and tenderness, corruption and victory, this is one I recommend for your shelf.'

Comments also from a couple of readers:
'"This is the best book that I have read in a long time. It will have you in tears of laughter and sadness. It tells a story of 1940's England, the capitalist Government, and the everyday folk struggling to survive with the help of a miracle worker Doctor. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a step back in time to a 1940's council estate, with all the post war restrictions and rules affecting how people behaved at that time. 5 stars."
—Naomi Adams

"I read this novel in two sittings. A real page turner. Glyn described what the characters said and did so well that I could see them and the age they lived in. The story is so good, I just had to know how everything turned out. I am so hoping there is a follow up. Glyn's novel is for anyone who loves a good read."
—Mark Krnjulac'

The novel is now available as an iPad as well as Kindle (Amazon and Smashwords) and at the Cactus Rain site or from me if you live in Europe at £9.99 or 11.50euros inc. postage.

Also newly placed at the following site:
http://www.stephenbutt.co.uk/shopcatalogue.htm

Have a good year
Best wishes
Glyn