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The Spade John Maris

The Spade By John Maris

The Spade by John Maris


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Summary

This is a story of an alert member of the public who had his life and that of his family changed having notified the police of the whereabouts of the hideout of the Great Train Robbers.

The Spade Summary

The Spade by John Maris

This is a story of an alert member of the public who had his life and that of his family changed having notified the police of the whereabouts of the hideout of the Great Train Robbers. Within days his notoriety had spread worldwide and this began years of constant pressure, physical threats to him and his family, trauma and anxiety. He had to take precautions at work in the hope of preventing an attack whilst working alone. Because of his careful detail in the evidence which he gave at the trial he was subjected to an attempt to frame him on a charge of perjury. Eventually he pondered the question, If a similar situation arose, would he act in the same way?

About John Maris

John Maris was born in Leyton, London in 1929, he moved with his family to Buckinghamshire in 1940 to escape the German bombing. John became interested in farming, helping during holidays on the nearby farm and later gained a scholarship to a grammar school, after which he went to an agricultural college and began a career in agriculture. Whilst working as a herdsman at a farm in Oakley, Buckinghamshire, John made a discovery that was to change his life, forever.

Additional information

GOR009945215
9781911090656
1911090658
The Spade by John Maris
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Shieldcrest Publishing
2017-03-26
50
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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