What do you get when you remove seats from an old bus and replace them with scenery, props, playbills and a mishmash of characters? Why, a traveling theatre, of course, specifically the Red Lion Touring Company. The original theatre had been demolished in London in WWII and money from a trust fund went bust. In 1950 the enterprising troupe tours hither and yon, performing, and the author writes about their (mis)adventures as they go to pubs after performances, meet new people and old acquaintances and lose/pick up new actors along the way. Not only that but a person with an agenda...and a gun...follows.

The writing is smart and witty, though to me different than that of P. G. Wodehouse. The word "hijinks" is a good descriptor for this book. Speaking of descriptors, the author describes details including scenery, clothing and food beautifully...makes me want to be amongst the beauty again.

This book is quite different. It did take me awhile to get into it and the plethora of characters lost me a bit. But once it got going, I enjoyed the ride!

My sincere thank you to Farrago Books and NetGalley for the privilege of reading the e-ARC of this fun book.

I received an advance copy of, Love and Miss Harris, by Peter Maughan. This was a very pleasant and interesting story, about days gone by. London post war, after their theater is bombed they go on a tour around the country.

A cast of wonderful characters brings this story of life and love and all the troubles that brings with it to magical fruition in this wonderful story.

I highly recommend this to anyone who likes stories that engage and entertain.