Sowerbutt's Orders

Churchill growled: "Archie Wavell was given a direct order to attack the Eyeties at Sidi Barrani. Sitting targets and hopeless troops, deserting by the lorry-load. How does he reply? He’s busy training his army and building up his equipment. December is his earliest date for an offensive."

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Sowerbutt's Orders

Churchill growled: "Archie Wavell was given a direct order to attack the Eyeties at Sidi Barrani. Sitting targets and hopeless troops, deserting by the lorry-load. How does he reply? He’s busy training his army and building up his equipment. December is his earliest date for an offensive."

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Sowerbutt's Race

Shapiro watched goggle-eyed as Tipper lit a twist of cloth and tossed it towards a pool of paraffin not far from the sacks of fertiliser. Tipper later told Sowerbutt he was not sure who made the yard door first, he had never expected the fat little man to move so fast.

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Sowerbutt's Race

Shapiro watched goggle-eyed as Tipper lit a twist of cloth and tossed it towards a pool of paraffin not far from the sacks of fertiliser. Tipper later told Sowerbutt he was not sure who made the yard door first, he had never expected the fat little man to move so fast.

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Sowerbutt's File

The file’s former occupants were stamped “Never To Be Released”, placed in an acid-free archival storage box and driven under close escort some miles from Kew to a tightly-guarded storage facility, designated under the Official Secrets Act of 1989. 

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Sowerbutt's File

The file’s former occupants were stamped “Never To Be Released”, placed in an acid-free archival storage box and driven under close escort some miles from Kew to a tightly-guarded storage facility, designated under the Official Secrets Act of 1989. 

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Sowerbutt's Bath

The pink whale sank below the waves again. Seconds ticked by, then Churchill erupted again from the soapy water, spluttering and sending water splashing over the sides of the tub onto the thick towels.

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Sowerbutt's Bath

The pink whale sank below the waves again. Seconds ticked by, then Churchill erupted again from the soapy water, spluttering and sending water splashing over the sides of the tub onto the thick towels.

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Sowerbutt's Parachutist

The 55-year-old stopped, almost dropping his Boer War-issue Lee Enfield rifle. “Gawd’s sake, it’s a bleeding parachutist. Must be a Jerry invader.” 

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Sowerbutt's Parachutist

The 55-year-old stopped, almost dropping his Boer War-issue Lee Enfield rifle. “Gawd’s sake, it’s a bleeding parachutist. Must be a Jerry invader.” 

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Sowerbutt's Body

By the time the body hit the roadway with a sickening crunch, the letters and other papers secured in a calfskin pouch hanging around the dead man’s neck had burnt to ash.

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Sowerbutt's Body

By the time the body hit the roadway with a sickening crunch, the letters and other papers secured in a calfskin pouch hanging around the dead man’s neck had burnt to ash.

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Sowerbutt's Secrets

"Last time we met Sorbay, I mentioned the Official Secrets Act of 1911. That still applies, particularly as the gentleman you are escorting is a Jerry who is helping us out with a few matters," Brendan Bracken said. “You may not repeat what I have just said to a soul. I cannot save you from a long term of imprisonment if word gets out. And no chance of cooking the beak, as you and your friends say."

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Sowerbutt's Secrets

"Last time we met Sorbay, I mentioned the Official Secrets Act of 1911. That still applies, particularly as the gentleman you are escorting is a Jerry who is helping us out with a few matters," Brendan Bracken said. “You may not repeat what I have just said to a soul. I cannot save you from a long term of imprisonment if word gets out. And no chance of cooking the beak, as you and your friends say."

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Sowerbutt's Fist

One-Line's palm connected with the teacher‘s face with a loud smack. His huge fist could kill a man at close range, but Sowerbutt had told his friend to be gentle.

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Sowerbutt's Fist

One-Line's palm connected with the teacher‘s face with a loud smack. His huge fist could kill a man at close range, but Sowerbutt had told his friend to be gentle.

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Sowerbutt's Warning

Sowerbutt said: “The East End is on a knife edge. Families won’t stand by and see their children starve. There’s very little food in the shops."

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Sowerbutt's Warning

Sowerbutt said: “The East End is on a knife edge. Families won’t stand by and see their children starve. There’s very little food in the shops."

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Sowerbutt's Rations

"Rationing continued for years after the war, but Jimmy had a good ruse." The retired writer for the East London Pioneer, who still has the notebook from his 1960s interview with Sowerbutt, said: "He had a deal going with undertakers across the East End. As soon as they got a client, they tipped him off for a consideration. He'd pop round to the grieving family and buy the deceased's ration book.".

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Sowerbutt's Rations

"Rationing continued for years after the war, but Jimmy had a good ruse." The retired writer for the East London Pioneer, who still has the notebook from his 1960s interview with Sowerbutt, said: "He had a deal going with undertakers across the East End. As soon as they got a client, they tipped him off for a consideration. He'd pop round to the grieving family and buy the deceased's ration book.".

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Sowerbutt's File

The file’s former occupants were stamped “Never To Be Released”, placed in an acid-free archival storage box and driven under close escort some miles from Kew to a tightly-guarded storage facility, designated under the Official Secrets Act of 1989. 

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Sowerbutt's File

The file’s former occupants were stamped “Never To Be Released”, placed in an acid-free archival storage box and driven under close escort some miles from Kew to a tightly-guarded storage facility, designated under the Official Secrets Act of 1989. 

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Sowerbutt's File

The file’s former occupants were stamped “Never To Be Released”, placed in an acid-free archival storage box and driven under close escort some miles from Kew to a tightly-guarded storage facility, designated under the Official Secrets Act of 1989. 

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Sowerbutt's Fist

One-Line's palm connected with the teacher‘s face with a loud smack. His huge fist could kill a man at close range, but Sowerbutt had told his friend to be gentle.

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Sowerbutt's Fist

One-Line's palm connected with the teacher‘s face with a loud smack. His huge fist could kill a man at close range, but Sowerbutt had told his friend to be gentle.

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Sowerbutt's Fist

One-Line's palm connected with the teacher‘s face with a loud smack. His huge fist could kill a man at close range, but Sowerbutt had told his friend to be gentle.

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Sowerbutt's Memories

Sowerbutt kept memories of his first wife and the pain he had inflicted on her killer locked away.  

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Sowerbutt's Memories

Sowerbutt kept memories of his first wife and the pain he had inflicted on her killer locked away.  

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Sowerbutt's Warning

"Our intelligence suggests that tonight is going to be a heavy night. London again and perhaps some other cities, judging from what we know of the disposition of the Jerry bombing fleets. Perhaps another warning  from Rollmop Goering, talk or lose London.”

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Sowerbutt's Warning

"Our intelligence suggests that tonight is going to be a heavy night. London again and perhaps some other cities, judging from what we know of the disposition of the Jerry bombing fleets. Perhaps another warning  from Rollmop Goering, talk or lose London.”

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Sowerbutt's Generals

Churchill sat at the large table, strewn with maps. “Do they think they outrank me? The generals believe they are a law unto themselves and not subject to the will of His Majesty’s duly-elected Government."

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Sowerbutt's Generals

Churchill sat at the large table, strewn with maps. “Do they think they outrank me? The generals believe they are a law unto themselves and not subject to the will of His Majesty’s duly-elected Government."

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Sowerbutt's File

The file’s former occupants were stamped “Never To Be Released”, placed in an acid-free archival storage box and driven under close escort some miles from Kew to a tightly-guarded storage facility, designated under the Official Secrets Act of 1989. 

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Sowerbutt's File

The file’s former occupants were stamped “Never To Be Released”, placed in an acid-free archival storage box and driven under close escort some miles from Kew to a tightly-guarded storage facility, designated under the Official Secrets Act of 1989. 

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Sowerbutt's Grave

 A curious assortment of eyes watched the coffin being lowered into the open grave at the old cemetery.

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Sowerbutt's Grave

A curious assortment of eyes watched the coffin being lowered into the open grave at the old cemetery.

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Sowerbutt's Plan

Brendan Bracken said: “Lifting our skirts a little may persuade the Little Corporal that we are interested in a spot of tête-à-tête rather than fisticuffs. In the confusion, he may delay the invasion for a week or two and then it will be too late for this year."

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Sowerbutt's Plan

Brendan Bracken said: “Lifting our skirts a little may persuade the Little Corporal that we are interested in a spot of tête-à-tête rather than fisticuffs. In the confusion, he may delay the invasion for a week or two and then it will be too late for this year."

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Sowerbutt's Explosions

Away to the north, sirens wailed and fingers of light were stabbing the night sky. Explosion after explosion could be heard with flashes of flames and huge spirals of burning debris from the bombed buildings.

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Sowerbutt's Explosion

Away to the north, sirens wailed and fingers of light were stabbing the night sky. Explosion after explosion could be heard with flashes of flames and huge spirals of burning debris from the bombed buildings.

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Sowerbutt's Parachutist

A mile or two to the north of the Leather Bottle, an SS Brigadefuhrer, also dressed in Luftwaffe overalls, had landed safely in a small meadow near the River Lea.

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Sowerbutt's Parachutist

A mile or two to the north of the Leather Bottle, an SS Brigadefuhrer, also dressed in Luftwaffe overalls, had landed safely in a small meadow near the River Lea.

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Sowerbutt's Gunshot

The crack of the gunshot filled the bedroom, followed by a deathly silence; Sowerbutt watching aghast as a small black hole with blood welling out appeared in the forehead of the man bound in the chair.

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Sowerbutt's Gunshot

The crack of the gunshot filled the bedroom, followed by a deathly silence; Sowerbutt watching aghast as a small black hole with blood welling out appeared in the forehead of the man bound in the chair.

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Sowerbutt's Slap

The slap could be heard outside in the bar. The angry redhead leant over the desk, her finger inches from Sowerbutt’s surprised face. “You bastard. We’re partners, so you said, you discuss things with me first."

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Sowerbutt's Slap

The slap could be heard outside in the bar. The angry redhead leant over the desk, her finger inches from Sowerbutt’s surprised face. “You bastard. We’re partners, so you said, you discuss things with me first."

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Sowerbutt's Fire

The fire that Tipper lit under the gas pipe in the empty building had done the trick. A column of blue and yellow flames shot into the air.

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Sowerbutt's Fire

The fire that Tipper lit under the gas pipe in the empty building had done the trick. A column of blue and yellow flames shot into the air.

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Sowerbutt's VIP

The aircraft slowly turned, lost height and made its final approach, its swastika markings clearly visible to the onlookers in the moonlight. The Hurricanes circled in the distance, their pilots watching every move. “OK lads, as soon as it lands we’ll head out and pick up the VIP,” Sowerbutt shouted.

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Sowerbutt's Visitor

The aircraft slowly turned, lost height and made its final approach, its swastika markings clearly visible to the onlookers in the moonlight. The Hurricanes circled in the distance, their pilots watching every move. “OK lads, as soon as it lands we’ll head out and pick up the VIP,” Sowerbutt shouted.

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Sowerbutt's Visitor

By the time the car reached the hangar, a tall dark-skinned man with thick black hair and sunken eyes was standing by the stationary aircraft. He was wearing a leather flight jacket and pale blue Luftwaffe overalls. “Keep me covered,” Sowerbutt whispered as he stepped out of the car. “Welcome to England, sir. I have been ordered to take you to Luton Hoo for discussions with our Government.”

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Sowerbutt's Visitor

By the time the car reached the hangar, a tall dark-skinned man with thick black hair and sunken eyes was standing by the stationary aircraft. He was wearing a leather flight jacket and pale blue Luftwaffe overalls. “Keep me covered,” Sowerbutt whispered as he stepped out of the car. “Welcome to England, sir. I have been ordered to take you to Luton Hoo for discussions with our Government.”

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Sowerbutt's Trolleybus

“Talk pleasantries with the Jerry you are escorting, reassure him about his journey, but discuss nothing else," Brendan Bracken said. "One judgement call for you. Kill him instantly if he tries any nonsense, I’ll take care of the body." The red trolleybus slowed next to the stop at Poplar Rec. Sowerbutt smiled. “Here's where I get off, Mr Bracken. Some urgent arrangements to make.”

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Sowerbutt's Trolleybus

“Talk pleasantries with the Jerry you are escorting, reassure him about his journey, but discuss nothing else," Brendan Bracken said. "One judgement call for you. Kill him instantly if he tries any nonsense, I’ll take care of the body." The red trolleybus slowed next to the stop at Poplar Rec. Sowerbutt smiled. “Here's where I get off, Mr Bracken. Some urgent arrangements to make.”

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Sowerbutt's Secret

"Last time we met Sorbay, I mentioned the Official Secrets Act of 1911. That still applies, particularly as the gentleman you are escorting is a Jerry who is helping us out with a few matters," Brendan Bracken said. “You may not repeat what I have just said to a soul. I cannot save you from a long term of imprisonment if word gets out. And no chance of cooking the beak, as you and your friends say."

https://www.amazon.com.au/Colour-Red-Deal-Sowerbutt-Novels-ebook/dp/B00RL9FGKM 

Sowerbutt's Secret

"Last time we met Sorbay, I mentioned the Official Secrets Act of 1911. That still applies, particularly as the gentleman you are escorting is a Jerry who is helping us out with a few matters," Brendan Bracken said. “You may not repeat what I have just said to a soul. I cannot save you from a long term of imprisonment if word gets out. And no chance of cooking the beak, as you and your friends say."

https://www.amazon.com.au/Colour-Red-Deal-Sowerbutt-Novels-ebook/dp/B00RL9FGKM

Sowerbutt's Rations

"Rationing continued for years after the war, but Jimmy had a good ruse." The retired writer for the East London Pioneer, who still has the notebook from his 1960s interview with Sowerbutt, said: "He had a deal going with undertakers across the East End. As soon as they got a client, they tipped him off for a consideration. He'd pop round to the grieving family and buy the deceased's ration book.".

 https://www.amazon.com.au/Colour-Red-Deal-Sowerbutt-Novels-ebook/dp/B00RL9FGKM

Sowerbutt's Rations

 "Rationing continued for years after the war, but Jimmy had a good ruse." The retired writer for the East London Pioneer, who still has the notebook from his 1960s interview with Sowerbutt, said: "He had a deal going with undertakers across the East End. As soon as they got a client, they tipped him off for a consideration. He'd pop round to the grieving family and buy the deceased's ration book.".

 https://www.amazon.com.au/Colour-Red-Deal-Sowerbutt-Novels-ebook/dp/B00RL9FGKM

Sowerbutt's Rations

"Rationing continued for years after the war, but Jimmy had a good ruse." The retired writer for the East London Pioneer, who still has the notebook from his 1960s interview with Sowerbutt, said: "He had a deal going with undertakers across the East End. As soon as they got a client, they tipped him off for a consideration. He'd pop round to the grieving family and buy the deceased's ration book.".

 https://www.amazon.com.au/Colour-Red-Deal-Sowerbutt-Novels-ebook/dp/B00RL9FGKM

Sowerbutt's Rations

"Rationing continued for years after the war, but Jimmy had a good ruse." The retired writer for the East London Pioneer, who still has the notebook from his 1960s interview with Sowerbutt, said: "He had a deal going with undertakers across the East End. As soon as they got a client, they tipped him off for a consideration. He'd pop round to the grieving family and buy the deceased's ration book.".

 https://www.amazon.com.au/Colour-Red-Deal-Sowerbutt-Novels-ebook/dp/B00RL9FGKM