about the author

For over 45 years Anthony Edwards worked as criminal lawyer in Whitechapel in the East End of London. He handled all types of cases from violence to major fraud. He has written many handbooks for criminal lawyers. He has always told stories to his children and grandchildren and this story was written during lockdown.

about the book

Brother and sister, Tom and Bobby, are orphans growing up rough, with their dog Tag, in the Victorian East End of London. Helped by Dr Barnardo, they have begun to make progress when Bobby is attacked in the notorious Rookeries. Tom comes to the rescue but finds himself arrested, in a cell, and then before the Beak. His trial is at the Old Bailey where he is not allowed to speak in his defence. Then Tag comes to his rescue!

news

News

Coming Soon .....

News

Coming Soon .....

News

Coming Soon .....

blogs

The first reviews are in

Escape from the ShadesThe first reviews of this book, published in February 2023, have now been received. The book tells of two orphans, growing up in poverty in the East End of London in Victoria ........

Newspaper notice of publication

Escape from the Shades: Bishop's Stortford retired solicitor Anthony Edwards turns his criminal advocacy skills to writing a book for his five grandchildren  By Sinead Corr - sinead.corr@ilif ........

contact

Austin Macauley are one of the fastest-growing publishers, striving hard to give authors the best chance of succeeding in an increasingly crowded market. With headquarters in London, New York and Sharjah, Austin Macauley Publishers™ have established themselves as an energetic and innovative independent trade publishers.

Publisher Details

+44 (0) 207 038 8212

+44 (0) 203 515 0352

mail@austinmacauley.com

Austin Macauley Publishers™ Ltd.

1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,

London, E14 5AA

United Kingdom