The Foundry Man's Apprentice

by Edward R. Evans

The Tremont Street Mob were a close knit group of friends, who grew up together in extreme poverty. Life was harsh, made even more miserable by the callous actions of the rich factory owners. Fred was their courageous leader and protector, whom they all looked up to. However, when he was cruelly murdered on the battlefield in World War I and branded a coward, his death sparks a campaign for justice.

326 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 18, 2018

Reviews

[Mike Blackburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read this book has been, thoughtful and tense and a great ending.

[DAVE O'DWYER Ba Ma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Met the author Edward Evans on the 6th August 2018 in a car park in Howarth. I had no change for the car park and asked him where i could get some some. He told me he was an author and was selling his novels which he had displayed on a table. Edward is a very interesting and very knowledgeable man, he made me an offer i couldn't refuse, to buy his novel for £10, a pound would go to the Mind charity and he would pay my car parking fee. What a bargain, just read this novel and really enjoyed it, well written and great references to the young men who left this country voluntarily to fight in a horrendous war. I will have to research the internet to see if the novel is based on a real event, either way I'm glad i met you Mr Evans.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was brilliant, I pretty much couldnt put it down once had started and i read it in two days. A really gripping story and one that intrigued me . I was almost willing things to turn out well in the end, with lots of stops and starts in between, and a few " on the edge of my seat "moments. As to whether the story is totally true- the author does indicate that it may not be- , I guess that remains uncertain, but it was definitely very plausable to be true.

[Craig Mullarkey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A charming read. Like others to review this I picked up a copy of this in Hawoth in WY from the author at the car park there. I didn't expect to find one of the best villains I have ever read in this book. Graham Smith Jr and his lineage are awful people and this theme was expertly portrayed in prose here. Really enjoyable read and the description of life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was very interesting. If you find yourself in the car park in Hawoth, pick up a copy.

[Kayleigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

While visiting Howarth, we bought this book from Edward in the car park. Got really invested in the trials and tribulations of the Tremont crew and I was particularly happy Fred got justice in the end. A true story which took years for to come to the surface. Worth a read!

[Cindy Auger · Rating 5 out of 5]

At the beginning, I wasn't sure where the story was heading but as I was reading, I got more and more captivated by the quest for justice. I really enjoyed reading about this era surrounding the Great war of 1914-1918. I recommand the book.

[Brendan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cracking little read!

[Lynne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting discovery - an author local to Haworth who sells his work in a car park apparently though this (signed) copy came from a charity shop. Well written and engaging account of working class life in the Midlands and the impact of works owners on their workers at the turn of the C20th. Life is hard and the impact of WW1 can only make it harder.

[Reader · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is really, really poorly written. Is this a joke? It feels a bit like a cash grab or vanity project. Disappointing waste of time.