What's Included

Bickerstaff: How One Barrister Lost the Room and Found His Voice

A witty and engaging novel about a barrister whose confidence deserts him at the worst possible moment. Set against the backdrop of planning inquiries and professional rivalries, Bickerstaff is a story about reputation, resilience and finding your voice when it matters most.

Finch and the Inquiry

When planner Alistair Finch becomes embroiled in a major public inquiry, he finds himself navigating politics, personalities, local campaigns and the peculiar world of British planning. Sharp, funny and full of memorable characters, this is a novel for anyone who enjoys intelligent humour and rural life.

Why Buy the Bundle?

• Two full-length planning novels
• Humorous British storytelling
• Inspired by decades of experience in the UK planning system
• Ideal for planners, local government professionals and readers who enjoy character-driven fiction
• Save money compared with buying the books separately

About the Author

Steve Hesmondhalgh is a planning consultant with more than 40 years' experience in the UK planning system. His novels combine humour, public inquiries, rural politics and the everyday absurdities of professional life.