Mayhem at the Manor
Mayhem at the Manor by P.A. Fenning is a lighthearted true story published by Trafford Publishing in February 2010. This 468-page book takes readers back to 1963, capturing the daily life of the Brown family during one of the coldest winters on record, a time marked by significant historical events and cultural shifts. The narrative follows teenager Amy Brown as she navigates the challenges of adolescence amidst a backdrop of changing fashions and societal norms, all while enduring the trials of school life.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of family and relationships, as well as insights into parenting dynamics during this era. The story includes amusing encounters with Amy’s headmistress and eccentric teachers, set against the intriguing backdrop of a haunted manor house. As Amy and her friends face various predicaments, the book explores themes of creativity and resilience, highlighting their efforts to adapt to the Mod scene and the excitement of Beatlemania. This edition offers a nostalgic glimpse into a transformative period, making it a unique addition to the genres of biography and autobiography.
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A lighthearted true story which takes the reader back to 1963, recording daily life for the Brown family. A year with one of the coldest winters on record which was mostly endured without the luxury of central heating. Sir Alec Douglas-Home was Prime Minister and President John F. kennedy was assassinated.
The Mod scene is burgeoning but for teenager Amy Brown and her friends, with no money to spend on the latest fashions, it’s a case of improvise and make the clothes yourself. Beatlemania is taking hold as the Beatles reach the giddy heights with their music. Beatle haircuts and Beatle jackets are a must for any self-respecting teenage Mod boy.
Read about the confrontations Amy Brown endures with her vindictive headmistress and eccentric teachers at a school situated in the middle of a heath and split beween a beautiful old Manor house, reputed to be haunted, an imposing Grange and a large new building in the grounds.
Amusing predicaments abound as Amy lurches from one disaster to the next aided and abetted by her school friends during a year when elopement and even murder are lurking around the corner.
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