Gabby Remembers
by André Maheu

Gabby is the fictional character that took us historically through the early years of New Liskeard and beyond through World War I.

Gabby does it again.

The ending of his first novel, Gabby, left no doubt a sequel was forthcoming. People became enamoured with the character, and I realized there was more than enough material available to focus on some of his exploits once he returned from the war.

The Lajasette family gathers to celebrate Gabby’s 75th birthday. The grandchildren ask to hear about his antics during his younger days. Follow Gabby through a series of comical and historical flashbacks as he recalls the Roaring Twenties, the Dirty Thirties and the beginning of the Fabulous Forties.

As usual, Gabby has a great deal to say about everything, and continues to run into prominent historical figures of the time. The book is laced with historical personalities that existed at the time, be they heads of state, athletes, actors, outlaws, or artists. Not sure how much to say here, because I don't want to spoil the surprises. Suffice it to say, André has done it again.

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ISBN: 978-1-989615-97-3 | WMPub#1346 | 9" x 6"
408 pages; trade paperback 2 photos and diagrams | $29.95

3 Dedication

6 Partial Map of New Liskeard -1930s

7 Preface

9 Part One: Roaring Twenties

11 Chapter 1: Civil Unrest

28 Chapter 2: A Prince Comes a Calling

47 Chapter 3: A Nose for Value

66 Chapter 4: Conflagration

86 Chapter 5: As Time Goes By

105 Chapter 6: Political Check... and Mate

126 Chapter 7: One for the Money...Two for the Show

146 Chapter 8: Let it Roll...Down the Highway

167 Chapter 9: When Irish Eyes are Smiling

188 Chapter 10: Mystical Realm

207 Part Two: Dirty Thirties

208 Chapter 11: Life in a Northern Town

228 Chapter 12: Flying High

248 Chapter 13: Hooray for Hollywood!

266 Chapter 14: A Clandestine Encounter

286 Chapter 15: Royal Bedlam

305 Chapter 16: The Distant Pounding of Drums

327 Chapter 17: Pilgrimage

347 Chapter 18: Taking Care of Business

368 Chapter 19: Eve of Destruction

386 Chapter 20: Where There’s a Fray...

Gabby Remembers by André Maheu