Faded Glory

Written by David Essex

Narrated by Andrew Jarvis

Albert Kemp is a lonely widower, whose only son was killed in the war. Now, in 1953, he is working in a pub with a famous boxing gym upstairs. It is here that Albert brings Danny, a fatherless boy who he rescues from gang life. But as Danny begins to grow into a champion the predators start to circle, luring him back into a life of crime in the corrupt world of match fixing. Will Danny listen to his wise old mentor?

• Language: English
• Publisher: W. F. Howes Ltd
• Release date: Oct 27, 2016
• ISBN: 9781510051898

David Essex

The amazing career of born-and-bred Londoner, David Essex, has spanned four decades, with hit songs like Hold Me Tight and Rock On and lead roles in Godspell and Mutiny. Married, with five children, he lives in London.