Andrew G. Tweeddale's Blog
August 14, 2025
Only Breath & Shadow
My third novel is starting to take shape and will be out in early 2026.
The novel tells the story of Christian Drewe, a blind Englishman living in Vienna, and Claire Ascot, an American singer, and their efforts to aid a Jewish family, the Friedmanns, and their children amidst the escalating Nazi regime in Austria during the late 1930s. The story is set against the Anschluss, the German annexation of Austria, and its devastating impact, including the establishment of concentration camps and the forced emigration of Jews. It is a novel about sacrifice, resilience, love and regret in a time of political upheaval, persecution and indifference.
Please keep an eye out for it!
The novel tells the story of Christian Drewe, a blind Englishman living in Vienna, and Claire Ascot, an American singer, and their efforts to aid a Jewish family, the Friedmanns, and their children amidst the escalating Nazi regime in Austria during the late 1930s. The story is set against the Anschluss, the German annexation of Austria, and its devastating impact, including the establishment of concentration camps and the forced emigration of Jews. It is a novel about sacrifice, resilience, love and regret in a time of political upheaval, persecution and indifference.
Please keep an eye out for it!
November 23, 2024
A Remembrance of Death
I am really pleased to tell you that my second novel - A Remembrance of Death is due out on 1 December 2024.
Duty. Honour. Sacrifice. What price will you pay for the truth?
Basil Drewe, a young barrister from a privileged family, navigates the treacherous waters of post-World War I Britain. As he builds his career, he forms an unlikely friendship with Laxman, an Indian student yearning for his country's freedom. Their world collides with Celia, a nurse bearing the scars of war. When Basil witnesses the Nuremberg trials, he's forced to question everything he believed about justice and empire. As dark secrets about his family's involvement in Kenya's brutal colonial history surface, Basil faces an impossible choice. Will he risk his reputation, his relationships, and his future to expose the
truth?
A Remembrance of Death is Andrew Tweeddale's powerful historical fiction masterpiece. If you enjoy intricate plots, morally complex characters, and a deep dive into the aftermath of empire, then you'll be captivated by Tweeddale's unforgettable saga.
Embark on this gripping journey through history now!
A Remembrance of Death
Duty. Honour. Sacrifice. What price will you pay for the truth?
Basil Drewe, a young barrister from a privileged family, navigates the treacherous waters of post-World War I Britain. As he builds his career, he forms an unlikely friendship with Laxman, an Indian student yearning for his country's freedom. Their world collides with Celia, a nurse bearing the scars of war. When Basil witnesses the Nuremberg trials, he's forced to question everything he believed about justice and empire. As dark secrets about his family's involvement in Kenya's brutal colonial history surface, Basil faces an impossible choice. Will he risk his reputation, his relationships, and his future to expose the
truth?
A Remembrance of Death is Andrew Tweeddale's powerful historical fiction masterpiece. If you enjoy intricate plots, morally complex characters, and a deep dive into the aftermath of empire, then you'll be captivated by Tweeddale's unforgettable saga.
Embark on this gripping journey through history now!
A Remembrance of Death
