The A-z of Curious Kent: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics

'a book you simply must read if you're a fan of movies, James Bond or Roger Moore'Movies in Focus‘Owen writes with wit, affection and poignancy... Highly recommended'From Sweden with Love‘a breezy, enjoyable read that takes few sittings to get through... The affection and energy with which Raising an Eyebrow has been written is intoxicating'Entertainment FocusHaving taken on the role of Roger Moore's executive assistant in 2002, Gareth Owen became the righthand man to an icon, as well as his co-author, onstage co-star and confidant. Gareth was faithfully at Roger's side for fifteen years until his passing in 2017. In Raising an Eyebrow, Gareth Owen recounts his times with Roger Moore and gives a unique and rare insight into life with one of the world's most beloved actors.For all his celebrity, Roger Moore was quite reserved; in interviews he rarely spoke about himself, much preferring to tell fun tales about others. But his trusted sidekick was with him throughout his worldwide travels, his UK stage shows, his writing process and his book tours, and as he received his Knighthood. There were genuinely hilarious, heartfelt and extraordinary moments to be captured and Gareth Owen was there to share them all. Having taken on the role of Roger Moore's executive assistant in 2002, Gareth Owen became the right-hand man to an icon, as well as his co-author, onstage co-star and confidant. Gareth was faithfully at Roger's side for fifteen years until his passing in 2017. In this affectionate and amusing book, the author recounts his times with Roger Moore and gives a unique and rare insight into life with one of the world's most beloved actors. Roger always said, 'Gareth knows me better than I know myself.' For all his celebrity, Roger Moore was quite reserved. In interviews he rarely spoke about himself, much preferring to tell fun tales about others. But his trusted sidekick was with him throughout his worldwide travels, his UK stage shows, his writing process and his book tours, as he received his Knighthood, and as he rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous. There were genuinely hilarious, heartfelt and extraordinary moments to be captured and Gareth Owen was there to share them all. From Taking On The Job As His Pa In 2002 Through To Nursing Him In His Final Weeks In 2017, Gareth Owen Was Not Only Roger Moore's Right-hand Man, But Also His Co-author, His Onstage Co-star, And His Confidant. Roger Always Said, 'gareth Knows Me Better Than I Know Myself.' Now, In This Affectionate And Amusing Book, The Author Shares His Times With Roger Moore And Gives A Unique And Rare Insight Into Life With One Of The World's Most Beloved Actors. Roger Gave Many Interviews Throughout His Life, But Very Rarely Spoke About Himself, Much Preferring To Tell Fun Tales About Others. But His Trusted Sidekick Was With Him Throughout His Worldwide Travels, His Uk Stage Shows, As He Wrote His Books, As He Received His Knighthood, And As He Rubbed Shoulders With The Rich And Famous, To Record Some Genuinely Hilarious, Heartfelt And Extraordinary Moments. Kent is well-known for hops and oysters, the Channel Tunnel and Chatham Dockyard, but sandwiched in between these are towns and villages that each have a story to tell. This book takes you off the beaten track, to a world of daddlums and hufflers, gavelkind and grotters. While kings and queens travelled the highways on their way to and from the continent, the people of Kent quietly defined the new order, defended the nation and left teasing reminders of a past that may never be fully understood. A unique insight into life with Sir Roger Moore - written by his PA, his co-author, his onstage co-star, and his confidant