Many Tales

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.

This is the third book that forms the trilogy of Many Tales and More Tales.
This is the story of Shakir Mousa, a furniture historian who bought a desk at an auction in which was an old book which he gave to his friend Lucas Sergio, a book historian, and in the middle of the old book was concealed an old pocket watch, which Lucas gave to their mutual friend, Adam Patel, a horologist.
It belonged to a family they didn’t know, a Hapsburg family from the House of Stoepker. Shakir learned from an ancient aunt of the terrible spell which haunted the furniture… was it true and could the spell be broken?