Beswick Stanton
Beswick Stanton has stood on the banks of the Huston River for over a millennia. The foundations of St Silas RC Church at The Point date back to the twelfth century. It has the highest crime rate per capita of any town of its size in the UK and some people believe it hides a gateway to Hell.
That said, it is a hotbed of love and romance, and with a college named Verona is that really so surprising?
You can meet some of the inhabitants of Beswick Stanton below. If you prefer to imagine your own characters and not the author representation, or you want to play Guess Who? Please stop reading here.
Steve 'Bridey' McBride
Steve owns several businesses in Beswick Stanton including Ink'd In tattoo parlour, The Right Note music shop, run by his son. Bridey's Custom Bikes on Grafton Street, and The Bike Shed public house on Denton Avenue East. You will find Steve in The Right Price.
Patti Pryce
Patti was a dinner lady at Lichfield Academy and is now a dinner lady at Verona College. Patti has one son and three cats. You will find Patti in The Right Price and Unrequited.
Vince Brown
Vince runs a restoration workshop called Revival and Upcycle from his barn. At a young age Vince fell into the sex trade, and now uses Revival and Upcycle to help young people get off the streets, learn a trade and get on their feet. You will find Vince in Survival, Revival and Upcycle due out in 2024.
Todd Steadman I
Chief Constable Todd Steadman I has two sons Todd II and Jessie. He's not the most approachable of people but he believes in justice and can't abide criminals. You will find CC Steadman in Two Houses and eventually in the Riggs' Dream Team series.
Brian Mason
Brian owns the Stars & Stripes American style diner in the precinct. Brian was a Sergeant Major in the army until a land mine flipped the tank he was travelling in and crushed his foot. He has a soft-spot for the forces and emergency services and offers discount to the police and blue light workers and the youth of the Terrotorial Army. You will find Brian in Pretend Girlfriend.
Geoff Bardsley
Geoff runs The Basement, a snooker and pool hall on the High Street. He has to put up with a lot because Todd Steadman II and his cronies frequent it. You can find Geoff in Two Houses.
Hollie Lightfoot
Hollie owns The Cosy Cat Café and charity shop on the High Street. Her mother Aisling and sister Eve run The Cosy Cat Rescue. Some of the profit from the shop goes into taking care of the stray cats and Hollie also uses the cafe as a place for the kits to meet their furever parents. You will meet Hollie in Survival, Revival and Upcycle, due out in 2024.
Colleen Andersson
Colleen is Bridey's partner and Owen's mum. You will find her in The Right Price. Her surname is Swedish and means the son of Ander.