Books by Roy Martin

The story continues when Harry goes to the Dogs. His dream of setting up his greyhound kennels and racing the dogs at the Ta Qali stadium become a reality with the help of his loyal friends George, Aris and Pawlu and with the support of his sister Joan and brother in law Angus, this is the fascinating tale of their adventures, their successes, their misgivings and their joys.It is ten years since Ho Chi and Do Chi opened their bar in ─ªal Luqa and much has happened. The kennels have been established at Dingli Cliffs, the stadium built at Ta Qali, Harry’s whippets have produced their first litter, Bungalow has learnt how to drive, Tonio and Sandra give birth, the ample Marrella enjoys her fame, Fart causes despair and Harry’s dogs have mixed success.A delightful tale, full of good humour often hilarious, unexpected excitement and happiness.An easy to read commentary of life in a small village, on a small island in a large sea.My beloved island

A light, good humoured and often hilarious cameo of life in a Maltese village at the millennium. Full of fascinating characters, English ex-pats, local Maltese villagers, a Chinaman and some Australians!Centred around the only Chinese barman in Malta, the main characters are Harry, George and Aris, three ex servicemen who have retired to Malta. It is the story of their adventures and of the day to day life in the village. The book is full of rich characters, a little bar room philosophy on religious and political matters, some nostalgia, a lot of happy times and some sad.A gentle, easy to read commentary of contemporary Malta.