About the Book
Across the Pond is the 2nd fiction Installment by Author Kevin Roscoe Farnsworth, of the Trilogy series, The Visitations of God's Angels! It is a comical romp by Choreographer and faith-based writer Farnsworth who interweaves his adept expertise of 1950's/60's Swamp pop, Zydeco and swing dance history from the 1st fiction Novel, Troubled Waters Bayou seamlessly to the setting of present day England! Vatican investigator from Troubled Waters shows up again after 50 years on assignment to Briesbart, England. He has the job of God-fathering a young man through a perilous time in his life's destiny.Peter Beckonsworth has gotten through life in England quite functionally for 33 years. His recent deceased mother has stipulated in her Last will and testament that if he will take on a 90 day quest, he will receive a handsome inheritance that is set aside for his completion of said task! Peter must go, Across the Pond to America and start a functioning 1940's style Hollywood Big Band Nightclub. The kind of club that his mother and father met at during their World War Victory Tour through the States after World War II. Peter will find Hope, Love and Redemption if he can fulfill this quest from beyond the grave. Hysterical challenges will arise! Hopefully Peter Beckonsworth and help from his best friend from Briesbart, England, the church, going Ruth Watson can rise to the challenge too. Across the Pond follows in the order of the 1st fiction Novel of this trilogy, Troubled Waters Bayou! Antagonist Vatican Investigator Mr. Gambino has been assigned to watch over Peter Beckonsworth and is destined to guide the young man in his journey of help for his alcohol issues, the loss of his father as a young man, and now on his quest to America if he should accept this quest!You will surely grow fond of these young Brits, as they hurdle over a plethora of obstacles as they race to a unexpected end to the quest laid before them. With a little help from his Mates, watching his palatial estate back in England and new mentor Mr. Ronald Feinstein, and perhaps, a little guidance from the other side, Peter Beckonsworth may find his way to healing and in the understanding of God's favor. You will, cry and then laugh some more as Farnsworth cleverly, takes you on a journey that reaches across to the secular audiences with a message of hope for all of God's creation. With influences of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit and a Farnsworth favorite the Ghost and Mrs. Muir, sit back and enjoy the ride that will lift your heart and spirit along the way.The 3rd Installment of the series, The Visitations of God's Angels, titled The Harvester of God, set 1000 years into the future will be available in late 2017. Always remember one of Farnsworth's favorite scriptures from Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not to your own understanding;in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct your paths.
About the Author: Kevin "Roscoe" Farnsworth started out in New Orleans doing theater & commercials, Films Big Easy, 1st film credit, performing/writing for church plays, skits for all faiths, Catholic, non denominational, Lutheran, Baptist, all., at one point studying for the ministry, then realized it was through dance God would use me. Met Judge Reinhold while there working @ Arnauds 5 star in the French Quarter, I was in the," Grapes of Wrath" at the time (John Joad), he befriended me and suggested Studying w/Stella Adler Conservatory. I have been in more than 50 plays and came to LA in 1992 to study at the Stella Adler Conservatory. Within my 1st week at Stella's got asked to PA for Bob Hope (20 yrs ago) still work weekly for his daughter Linda/family. Upon his passing ms. Linda Hope gave me his Bible. Dolores Hope was an Amazing Catholic/Christian so many stories of her encouragement to me over the years. I was also the Swing dance instructor/choreographer at the Derby in Hollywood (Swingers) for 15 yrs and also Merv Griffins, "Coconut Club" in Beverly Hills for its duration, and the dance group, "Roscoes Rascals"(reels). I've done choreography/danced for E.R., Young & the Restless twice, Gilmore Girls, Jenny Craig, Fame LA, Get Shorty, Brian Setzer's Jump, Jive & Wail, CBS, Disney specials, performances at the Hollywood Bowl w/Earth, Wind & Fire, Ahmanson, Ford Ampitheate famous theatrical venues, much more(see resume) **Recently Salsa'd in "The Chef "2014 & HBO True Detective's 2015, 2016 National Ford commercial, MasterChef doing some swing dancing, Gatsby style!