Here are the details of my Jamie Jenkyn books.
The Stonehenge Scribbles Nasty goings-on in Roman times
Dear reader,
I suppose you think you know all about the Romans – Julius Caesar and all that. You learned how they invaded ancient Britain not once, but twice. You know how they built roads, walls, camps, villas and even baths. We modern Britons should be grateful to them for the legacy they left us: for the plethora of archaeological visitor sites they left us; for all those long English words that are so hard to spell; for, e.g., those useful little abbreviations that we slip into our communications, etc. Oh yes, where would be without the Romans?
And yet, new historical evidence has come to light that suggests they almost didn’t make it over the channel. What a thought, eh?
The eminent historical and archaeological researcher Francis Phibba has recently unearthed some previously unknown artefacts and documents that shed new light on this period of history. When Mr Phibba unfortunately found himself in a position where he was no longer able to procure the publication of his research, he passed his materials to me with instructions to do all that was necessary to bring this new information to the eyes of the public.
This little volume is the result of my efforts.
Jamie Jenkyn
The Venetian Portrait
The Grand Tour – the making of three young aristocrats
Back in 1745 England, the rich had their own version of our twenty-first century gap year. The privileged classes took their adolescent sons and sent them to Europe for several months, hoping they would acquire a knowledge of, and a taste for, Classical and Renaissance culture. These boys, freed from the close attentions of parents, tutors and teachers, had their own ideas about what they would taste. This light-hearted and amusing novel follows the adventures of three of them as they seek to satisfy their own desires without disappointing their parents too much.
Dear readers, you are invited to join them on their escapades from the safety of your armchair. You too can experience the delights of the art, music and literature of eighteenth century Paris, Venice, Rome, Florence and Genoa. The side-lines of great historical events will be revealed to you, and at no risk to yourself. On the journey, you will come across a variety of curious characters. In Venice, the irascible artist Longhi-Batoni who paints a portrait of the three friends. In Rome, the cunning Scot, MacDonald, and his mysterious French accomplice Jacques, with their connections to Royalty. In Florence, the eccentric English expats, Lord and Lady Goodenough. You will meet these and many others, some good and some bad; some straightforward and some devious; but all laid before your for your delectation and delight. We invite you to enjoy them all.
Thanks to a stroke of good fortune, the cleric sent to keep an eye on the boys manages to have himself killed in a duel in Paris, leaving them footloose and fancy-free. The hopelessly romantic Ashworth becomes besotted by a portrait of a young lady and dedicates the rest of the trip to finding her. The philandering Brackenbroke is reprimanded by his companions for his cavalier treatment of the young women of Venice. When his friends scoff at his claim that it was all done in the interests of literature, he resolves to redeem himself by devoting himself to writing poetry. The excessively timid Codswallow, while desperately trying to ensure he can avoid female company, becomes embroiled in some political intrigue that forces them all to flee from Rome, their plans in turmoil.
Their troubles follow them to Florence. While Ashworth explores every avenue in the search for his mystery beloved, Brackenbroke and Codswallow rediscover the two young ladies who are destined to be the loves of their lives. Codswallow begins to think that his innocent young friend Antonia, whom he met in Venice, may be destined to become more than a friend. But the feisty Sophia refuses to acknowledge Brackenbroke for leaving Rome without telling her. The path of love is truly strewn with traps and obstacles. Can the boys avoid them and win the fair ladies?
Codswallow held up a letter. “This is our key to the delights of Venice”
The enthusiasm of the other two knew no bounds.
“I hope the delights of Venice will include a young lady as appealing as my Yvette from Paris, for I feel the only cure for my burning disappointment at separating from her is to thrust my hands back into the fire with a minimum of delay,” Ashworth remarked
Brackenbroke’s wishes were in the same vein. “For my part, I fervently hope that Venice has the capacity to provide appropriate diversions for all its young male visitors, should they be inclined to profit from them, as I most certainly am. While taking appropriate precautions, of course.”
A historical romantic comedy
Here are all the books written by me as James Gault
when love interferes with duty
Is international espionage really this chaotic??
At Moscow airport, Olga’s parents hand her two phials of deadly nerve poison and send her off to the UK. Will she make them happy by bumping off their old adversary from the times of the KGB? Or can the new Russian secret service stop her? Or, if not, can the CIA or MI6 foil the plan? Are any of them up to the task?
It doesn’t help that the spies from all three countries each have their own private agendas. When they find out about Olga’s phials, they all have their own use for them. It’s the ideal recipe for confusion and disaster.
WARNING from the author – this book is not a SERIOUS spy thriller – Read only if you need a laugh
Dr Lydia Lampton traces the steps of her WW2 heroine aunt and finds herself embroiled in Cold War intrigue.
In 1980, Dr Lydia Lampton receives a mysterious letter inviting her to visit the Ministry of Defence in London. She discovers her long dead aunt is a war heroine and pledges to seek out her story. Her search begins in 1940s Paris and takes her to Franco’s Spain, to Communist controlled Prague and to the secret corners of the London headquarters of the British Secret Service. As she struggles to piece the story together, she is fed illusions, half-truths and downright lies from all sides. She is plotted against, deceived and threatened before she learns the amazing fate of her aunt.
Some of those she meets are genuine; others are using her to fulfil their own agenda. Who can she trust? Who can she believe? She has to navigate a dark world of double-dealing spies, ruthless politicians and persistent journalists to eventually discover the truth.
A fast moving tale of intrigue and mystery, of treachery and deception, of love and disappointment.
A wonderful dark epic Ted Bun, author of Summer of 76
thoroughly absorbing…gripping story Richard Savin, author of The Girl in the Baker’s Van
The passionate Countess Maria and her beloved priest Bernard found a secret sect. A century later, it threatens the French state.
In the last two decades of the 19th century, the aristocrat, Marie de Troyes, and the priest, Bernard Sorre, become embroiled in a torrid but ambiguous love affair. The result is the formulation of a secret sect called the Fellowship of the Renaissance. Against the background of the struggle for power between the French State and the Roman Catholic Church, a bitter battle ensues between Bernard’s Fellowship and a rival sect known as the Protectors of the Temple of Jerusalem. A conflict that leaves a trail of death in its wake.
In 2018, the body of a murdered young woman is discovered. She bears a tattoo in the form of a strange P –the secret symbol of the Protectors. The investigation by detectives Valerie and Laure takes them on a dangerous trail of secrecy and deception, threatening the security of the French state. The sins of the past still flourish in the present. Can they ever be overcome?
‘the build-up of tension was great’- Stephen Cracknell
Then she lifted the dagger, turned to Hugo’s back, grabbed his hair to lift up his head, and placed the blade against this throat. “Do you swear to defend and protect the Fellowship from all threat and danger, even should it cost you your life?”
“I swear,” Hugo croaked.
Two naïve young lovers, Hoa Le and Tim Nguyen, are drawn into a web of political intrigue with tragic consequences. They travel between Singapore, USA and London trying to their best to make the world a better place, but they have no real clue to what they are involved in, who they are involved with or what lies in wait for them.
Against a background of American politics, a young couple act out a tragic love affair. In addition to her beauty, Hoa Le had had the misfortune to have been gifted with both intelligence and compassion, and this would be her downfall.
He was a guru in search of a disciple, and she was a disciple in search of a guru.
Anna Petrovna (Anja) had a plan, and she was about to put it into practice. All she wanted was a husband, a family and a good comfortable life. But in a country governed by corruption, violence and greed, was that an unobtainable ambition?
Anja was a young woman full of confidence in her abilities, and success was hers for the taking. We follow Anja’s trials and tribulations en route to power and wealth. She’s making her way in a dark and secret world, where no one and nothing is what it seems, and where ends are to be achieved by whatever means will do the job. Can Anja negotiate this murky world and remain true to herself?
She thinks she knows what she wants, but does she?
She thinks she knows how to get it, but does she?
She thinks she knows herself, but does she?
