The Oxford Aeronaut Part 2

Part 2 of a heavily-researched novelised biography of James Sadler, the First English Aeronaut. A thrilling adventure of ambition, love and trials in a society haunted by disease, poverty and changeJames is to marry Mary Vane, putting aside a long-held dream for manmade flight. But Dr George Fordyce, eccentric Physician to King George III, brings news of an invention by the Montgolfiers - the first step toward man-made flight. To Mary's consternation, Fordyce offers James a chance to revive his dream. Spies of the Grey Men have been on James' track with murderous intent. Yet a place in history might tempt James down a path many pursue but few achieve, Will he risk a love he may never find again? Crucial decisions must be made, affecting their happiness as well as the well-being of James' closest friend. This is a romantic story against a backcloth of adventure, risk, consequences and potential redemption. Can ambition be reconciled with the security of love, in a changing world filled with poverty, disease and uncertainty.