The Last Train Ride of Mrs Braddle (Deceased)
Will be published approx. on 17. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-915067-84-5 (ISBN)
Description
Not for the first time Martin wondered whether agreeing to his mother's last request was the best decision he had ever made
When Mrs Braddle dies, her son is determined to fulfil her very unusual request. But his sister doesn't approve - 'We're not a weird family, Martin' - the chairman of the heritage railway line is letting off steam, and Martin isn't used to facing his problems head-on. If he is going to carry out his mother's last wishes, he'll have to stop running.
Enter a pessimistic friend, a train mad vicar, an engine driver and the widow of his former employer. With their help, this plan might just work ...
One man's funny, touching and unpredictable journey through life, love and reconnection.
*Praise for Michael Bartlett*
'Wonderfully revealing and insightful'
'A totally absorbing read'
'Utterly gripping'
'A beautiful read. Made me smile'
'Definitely a book to recommend to others'
'Difficult to put down'
About the author: Michael Bartlett has been a regular writer for hit programmes for radio and television, and he has also written numerous original plays which have been staged for radio, TV and theatre across the UK. He lives with his wife in Norfolk. He is the author of many novels and short story collections.
When Mrs Braddle dies, her son is determined to fulfil her very unusual request. But his sister doesn't approve - 'We're not a weird family, Martin' - the chairman of the heritage railway line is letting off steam, and Martin isn't used to facing his problems head-on. If he is going to carry out his mother's last wishes, he'll have to stop running.
Enter a pessimistic friend, a train mad vicar, an engine driver and the widow of his former employer. With their help, this plan might just work ...
One man's funny, touching and unpredictable journey through life, love and reconnection.
*Praise for Michael Bartlett*
'Wonderfully revealing and insightful'
'A totally absorbing read'
'Utterly gripping'
'A beautiful read. Made me smile'
'Definitely a book to recommend to others'
'Difficult to put down'
About the author: Michael Bartlett has been a regular writer for hit programmes for radio and television, and he has also written numerous original plays which have been staged for radio, TV and theatre across the UK. He lives with his wife in Norfolk. He is the author of many novels and short story collections.
Reviews / Votes
'Wonderfully revealing and insightful';'A totally absorbing read';
'Utterly gripping';
'A beautiful read. Made me smile';
'Poignant';
'Definitely a book to recommend to others';
'Utterly engaging';
'Difficult to put down'
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-915067-84-5 (9781915067845)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Michael Bartlett has been a regular writer for hit programmes for radio and television, and he has also written numerous original plays which have been staged for radio, TV and theatre across the UK. He lives with his wife in Norfolk. He is the author of many novels and short story collections.