Lazy Sunday afternoon reading, the second book following Many Tales.A journey of ordinary people in unusual occupations and their families and friends sharing their lives.
Leana Taylor has a way with words that makes it exciting to read. In this book she takes you on a journey through the lives of a Tobacconist, a Night Watchman, a Shoemaker and a Jeweler. Once you get past the first sentence in the first story you cannot put the book down.

Oswald, Lenney and Blainey on a Leash is a heartwarming, richly layered memoir that follows three extraordinary lives shaped by circumstance, struggle, and serendipity. From Oswald, a clown born of hardship and resilience in the Cotswolds, to Lenny, a misunderstood child in rural Canada, and Abbo, a boy from Kampala whose life is transformed by an unlikely bond with a Shoebill Stork, this tale celebrates the triumph of spirit over adversity. Through personal tragedy, cultural divides, and the healing power of laughter and loyalty, their stories intertwine in unexpected ways. At its heart, this is a story about belonging, purpose, and the beautifully flawed journey toward becoming one’s true self. It is a tribute to memory, imagination, and the quiet magic found in the ordinary. A gentle mix of memoir, whimsy and nostalgia, this book invites readers into a world where difference is embraced, and love wears a painted smile.