In 1963 England, the Swinging Sixties are dawning, but eight-year-old Peter is thrust into the rigid, unforgiving world of Fulbridge House Preparatory School. Stripped of his first name, “Malt” must survive cruel bullies and the tyrannical Headmaster, Captain Gadd. But when his socially ambitious father suddenly dies , leaving behind a trail of hidden debts , Peter and his newly empowered mother must rebuild their lives from scratch. Pure Malt is a poignant coming-of-age tale of resilience, family secrets, and a society in profound transition.
Pure Malt
In 1963 England, young “Malt” survives a cruel boarding school and his father’s sudden death. A poignant tale of resilience and family secrets.
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Book Details
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Imprint | Chalk Stream Books |
| ISBN (Paperback) | 9781917056755 |
| Page Extent | 320 |
| Page Size | B Format Portrait (198×129mm) |
| Language | English |
About The Author
Nick Malicka
After 25 years in Northern Brittany, Nick now lives in West Suffolk. ‘Pure Malt’ is his first novel, after a lifetime in music, theatre and education. He is a songwriter, a folk musician, notably with the duo, Morsgael, Irish music, and a retired Drama and English teacher.
Nick has previously spent considerable amounts of time in West Cork, the Isle of Lewis, and in Aberystwyth. He has two daughters from his first marriage to Hilary – Jenny Palmer, a successful Barrister, and Phillipa Malicka, a writer, whose debut novel In Her Defence was published recently in Europe and the USA.
