In the dramatic period leading to the American Revolution, no event did more to foment patriotic sentiment among colonists than the armed occupation of Boston by British soldiers. As If an Enemy's Country is Richard Archer's gripping narrative of those critical months between October 1, 1768 and the winter of 1770 when Boston was an occupied town.
Bringing colonial Boston to life, Archer moves between the governor's mansion and cobble-stoned back-alleys as he traces the origins of the colonists' conflict with Britain. He reveals the maneuvering of colonial political leaders such as...

Beer Froth is a collection of poetry from Walsall poet Richard Archer. From Were-Hamsters and office ghosts, to seagulls and take away kebabs, this is a collection designed to hopefully make you laugh and think. Not necessarily in that order. Richard's poetry is a mix of what he observes in his daily commute and whatever is in his head when he the urge to write overtakes him. His poem ""Obsessive Compulsive Poetry"" explains why he will never stop writing, whereas ""Marmite Covered Jelly Babies"" shows just how difficult it can be to understand the opposite sex.

Poems on the Bus is the third collection of poetry from Richard Archer. The poems in this book came to life on the bus from Walsall to Birmingham and back again. Much to the surprise of the fellow passengers. Inside discover the perils of commuting in sub-zero conditions and just what might have been the contents of your school dinner.Read on and discover why people don't queue for the bus anymore and the secret fate that befell your favourite childhood pets. This is a collection of poetry that can be enjoyed on your journey to work, at home or with a glass of your favourite tipple in the...