Art Cockerill’s Lay Gently on the Coals chronicles the fortunes of an English family during the 1930s and ’40s when times were hard and the outlook grim – hard for working families and grim for the nation. Lay Gently is destined to become a classic novel of working-class family life before, during and after the Second World War. ‘Full of rollicking good humour and Dickensian characters ... A celebration of the comic grace of ordinary people during a time of hard knocks.’ James Clarke, QC ‘As good any book I’ve read since The Good Soldier Svejk.’ Brian Marley 'What a great book.' Christine Stewart, MP, Former Minister of the Environment, Canadian Federal Government ‘Lay Gently on the Coals is a great story - the writing is vivid and imaginative.' Dr Ivan Nelson, Scholar, military historian and author, Northern Ireland 'History-lovers will especially appreciate this book, as well as the author’s lively style and sharp eye for detail.' Clare Gibson, The Army Children Archive (TACA) Published by AESOP Publications under the AESOP Modern imprint ISBN 978-0-9569098-2-4 for orders placed through bookstores Format: 258 pp. Demi 8vo, paperback Price: £9.99 + £1.40 shipping (UK); $17.00 + $3.80 shipping (US); $14.99 + $6.45 shipping (AUD: Australia) Email orders@aesopbooks.com; to check delivery prices and for all international orders Order now: UK sterling (GBP) US dollars (USD) Australian dollars (AUD)

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