An historical account of the Author's 30 years experience as a Police Officer in Africa and the Middle East.
Excerpt
We crossed Kenya's north-eastern border into the Somali Republic at 0200hrs
Professional Reviews
A Pied Cloak
Derek Franklin's story is a tale of adventure and personal success and told with modesty and humour. I found it enjoyable reading.
John Ivor Burns,CBE.Malaya,Tanganyika, Lesotho and Sharja Police Forces.
A Pied Cloak
The book is a series of short vignettes, some very personal, told with humour, and can be dipped into as well as read straight through.Mr Franklin has not sensationalised his account and comes through as a no frills, down to earth, pragmatic police officer who probably experienced more of "life" than many of his contempories.Jeremy Hawkins, Northern Rhodesia Police Force.
Jack Kelly was a child performer, son of New York model, Nan Kelly, brother of actress, Nancy Kelly, brother-in-law of actor Edmond O'Brien and cinematographer Fred Jackman, Jr. On TV, from 1957 until 1962, he was James Garner's brother on the show,
My memories as an immigrant professional woman in Ottawa, Canada 47 years ago. A new life after having survived the liberal war of a new country Bangladesh on December 16, 1971.
