I have written a new book; The Devil’s Gypsies, based on one of my granddad's wonderful Gypsie tales.

My granddad, Oliver Scarrott Brinkley Smith, a true Romany Gypsie, featured in my first book, Romany Gypsies (my childhood life story) available on Amazon.

This new book is titled The Devil’s Gypsies. The book tells the tale of devil worship, demons, witches, Gypsies, Blood Sacrifice, Abduction. Plus, the investigation into the occult by the British Secret Intelligence Service, Mi5, just before the 2nd World War, around 1938. The book features real family members from that time.

A bit of horror mystery and suspense. I have had to keep the language and any sassy bits down, as my granddaughters, grandsons, family members and friends represented characters in this book

Around 1948, Major Writtle, a central character in this story, had his briefcase containing the photos and documents featured in this book forwarded to my granddad for safekeeping after his demise.

My mother Kezia, who plays a pivotal role in this story, would not talk about it.

She never knew that granddad had given me Major Writtle’s old briefcase, containing the photos and documents.

I do not claim this story to be true. It’s probably nothing more than a Gypsy tale.

Sadly, everyone's gone now.

I hope you enjoy this Gypsie tale.

Make of it as you will.

Lenny Harvey