John F Wake: 5 books

A scream shatters the silence. A shot rings out. David Thomas is dead. But what happened? And who committed this gruesome crime? John F. Wake takes us through the events of that fateful night, examining the evidence, the rumours and the suspects. This is a fascinating case...

CARDIFF'S MEAN STREETS REVEALED. In this book we look at a side of Cardiff’s history that wasn’t wholesome, yet it reflects the times - the struggles and poverty. Many people today have a romantic or nostalgic view of their city’s past. They imagine the old back streets populated by  rough-and-...

THE DIARY OF PATRICK LENNON There are times when we hear a story that is so  compelling it makes us question our beliefs. This is one such tale, told to me by a sailor of high local repute, and integrity of character. It was recounted with such conviction that it etched itself into my brain,...

Cardiff as a growing seaport had all the trappings of wealth, but there was an underclass, an underprivileged mass who inhabited the back streets. With large families, decaying accommodation and little money the end result was drunkenness and crime. Violence was a staple diet with sailors looking...

Lizzie lives with a man she calls Grandfather in an isolated cottage. For her, home is a single room with bars on the windows and a locked door. This is the only life she has ever known. That has to change. The Goose Maiden has been performed to rave reviews. Newly revised and re-edited,...