Mark James Birkett Books

A novel. Dramatic. Intriguing. Controversial. Grips the mind and claws the heart. A contemporary Blood Brothers. The Lost Finch is a contemporary family drama about the falling short of three generations, living together in a tough, changing Britain. Has a vivid sense of place, realistic characters, and a page turning plot. Francis Finch reclaims her adopted niece. Was she right to go against the mother's wishes? Lilly Finch bleeds to death on a dirty mattress in East-London. Should the undocumented doctors resuscitate her? June Finch commits a terrible crime. Will her family protect her from the law? Evelyn Finch pursues predatory men. Does she owe her children the truth? Scarlet Finch begins afresh. College. London. Family. Can her upward mobility endure a nasty shock? Nick Finch ends his civil partnership. How had he ignored the obvious for so long? Summer Finch makes a brave choice to publish. Will she regret sharing her story? Grips the mind. Claws the heart.

"An endearing novel that captures the highs and lows of shame & desire" Adam Plouffe, BrightonNick rejects the advances of his friend Sasha, but when true-love arrives, the buried trauma from the loss of his estranged sister threatens everything. This novel is a journey into the depths of the human heart. Can Nick confront a shameful past and love with an open heart or will his trauma define him?“An intoxicating exploration of self-discovery” Reena Boothe, London“An insightful account of the impact that drug abuse can have on the whole family” Joe Salisbury, Nuneaton“A brilliant exploration of the relationship between love, desire and shame” Debbie Rock, Salisbury“A heart-wrenching story guided by light” Susan Principe, DC