A Dorchester author will soon be launching his ghostly new novel.

Andrew Trim's debut novel, Acting Strangely, was inspired by his own experiences growing up in Dorchester, surrounded by its wealth of history and historical figures. With his lively imagination, these experiences manifest themselves in this comical cornucopia of ridiculous situations and characters.

He said: "I have taken local history and mashed it up into this fictitious story of life in a small market town.

"As ideas formed, the story developed into the crazy alternative world of Holeford in 1975."

The story tells the tale of teacher Carolyn Jenner who develops a gift for fortune telling but wants to know the extent of her skills. Actors Wilf, George and Alice haunt the remains of a burnt out theatre, now built over by a Price Low supermarket. The owner has plans for expansion, which could mean the destruction of their home. With the assistance of schoolgirl Molly Goodall, they set off a chain of events that will impact the town and its residents. Can the pat return to save the future?

Published by Honeybee Books, this is a gripping, light-hearted tale of ghosts, tinned beans and golf, suitable for readers aged 13 and upwards.

With wonderful illustrations by Dorchester artist Sam Zambelli, the obscure references to local history and locations will delight both adults and children.

The book will be formally launched at Waterstones in Dorchester on August 5 and will also be available online at Waterstones, Amazon books and The Great British Bookstore.

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