No Turning Back's protagonist is James Williams, the son of Robert Williams, a bailiff who we first met in Fred Smith's previous book - The Devil Returns Twice As Deadly. Fred's first book explains how Robert acquires his fortune by dubious means.
In this novel, Robert's son James pursues his love of engineering, building a successful Engineering Company and Iron Foundry. He joined the many entrepreneurs who made their fortunes with the onset of the railways. The story covers the Rainhill steam trials in 1829, as Stephenson unveils his famous Rocket.
This is a tale of heartbreak and sorrow, as we follow James building his empire - a journey full of trials and tribulations. There are stories of mystery and suspense, as the reader travels through his fascinating journey, often finding an unexpected twist.
- ISBN13 9781911320784
- Publish Date 28 July 2017
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 26 May 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Book Guild Publishing Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 200
- Language English