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The Vintage Coat

Discover The Vintage Coat, the spellbinding debut novel that transports readers between wartime Britain and the modern day. Originally released in 2015, this gripping historical fiction follows Joe as he stumbles upon an old military coat—only to be whisked back to 1943 in the heart of Alston, Cumbria. Caught between two eras.

Perfect for fans of time-slip fiction, historical romance, and immersive storytelling, The Vintage Coat blends nostalgia, mystery, and adventure in a compelling journey through history. Get your copy today and experience the magic of the past colliding with the present!

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Joseph Michaels is 25 and an accidental time traveler.
After losing his job Joe finds himself working at the local second-hand shop. One day whilst unpacking new stock Joe comes across an old military coat that he just can't resist trying on.

Excited by the powers of the coat, Joe quickly takes it home where he discovers it allows him to travel between present day Alston, Cumbria and the same area during WWII Joe soon finds himself in the midst of living a double life.

However, one night an unexpected air raid hits town and everybody is thrown into disarray; and Joe is faced with standing up for the ones he loves, even if it could cost him everything.

Charlie

Through the pages of Charlie’s diaries Joe is taken back to WW2, where he learns so much more about his Grandfathers past than he could ever have imagined.

Written mostly in diary format.
Love, War and Personal Demons are only the beginning of this newly discovered forgotten story.

© 2015-2025, Chris Turnbull

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