Books by Eleanor Berry
ISBN:
9780722332733
The Rendon Boy to the Grave is Gone
A.K.A
1999
Stop the Car Mr Becket
The amusing and extraordinary adventures of Ephraim Rendon are chronicled in this humorous novel. A weird but lovable boy and incorrigible show-off, Ephraim is orphaned when his mother, Juliet—a gifted and controversial writer—dies after rushing into a blazing house to rescue her latest manuscript.
He is taken in by his Aunt Miranda and her husband, a disastrous Harley Street dentist. When the dentist discovers Miranda with Juliet's charismatic publisher, Ian Rosen, a spectacular confrontation follows, ending in tragedy and leaving Rosen to become Ephraim's devoted stepfather.
Strong, vibrant and larger than life, Rosen helps restore happiness to the troubled boy. United by personal loss, the pair form a powerful bond—until Rosen learns a shocking secret about Ephraim that changes everything.
Packed with eccentric characters, outrageous comedy and unexpected twists, this is a story that is both hilarious and deeply moving.
"It's the steamiest book I've ever read, mate! I had to go home and change my clothes, didn't I ?"
- Joe from Soho (London cab driver)
"My mate could hardly walk . The book's a right knock-out."
Jack - Joe's best mate