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By Andy parker  5.0 out of 5 stars I could not put these books down, wow! 
I quickly understood why they behaved in the way they did. Romance, mystery, women’s roles in society, racism, sex, violence, industrial revolution, and unionism. A must, must read.
RogiePink - 5.0 out of 5 stars Book three was great. Loved the twists and turns and the perfect .
Book three was great. Had many references to my home town of Buffalo New York during its glory days. Touching the surface of jealousy, racism, materialism and love vs. lust. Lots of fun!
Indian Mama - 4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, 
I've read all three books with bated breath. The history was impeccable and the ending a complete surprise.
karend - 4.0 out of 5 stars Great storytelling,
It's a real surprise ending. Did not see it coming. Great storytelling,
 Ian Zeffert: 5.0 out of 5 stars I have always enjoyed wide ranging tales that develop through the generations and ...Format:Paperback
I was captivated by this final book of the trilogy. I have always enjoyed wide ranging tales that develop through the generations and this book ticks all the boxes. The factual content of the whole trilogy is outstanding. A great tale which would make a helluva film!! Congratulations to Mr. Bonsey
Ganeman  -  5.0 out of 5 stars  A masterpiece!  (OonF)
This third book in the trilogy has each page demanding turning to the next. Bonsey constructs his sentences like a painting  while delivering this masterpiece.

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Synopsis of  "Now Who’s The Joker"

Book Three of the trilogy
 “Playing The Cards You’ve Been Dealt."

           The sinking of the Titanic was a tragic event that affected many people in different ways. Many of the funeral services were held throughout the British Isles  and were often no more than memorials as not all the bodies of those that perished were recovered. Angela-Rose St.John-Brown married Desmond Blacksmith the following year. The St.John-Brown and Cane bloodlines were to become connected in ways they never imagined. The twentieth century spawned a different breed of young person than the early Victorian era had so carefully tried to control. Great strides in the Industrial Revolution opened young minds to new horizons, inventions and dramatically changed social perspectives.
            Desmond carried a secret fear the permeated his ability to function unimpaired whilst it caused his wife Angela-Rose to develop a wandering eye. The birth of their children Brian Ojukwae and Lillian-Jane do little to calm their troubles waters, in fact they add to them. Intense sibling rivalry widens the gap as the children grow up and go their separate ways avoiding each other at all costs. This rivalry had the potential to tear the family apart.
           A sudden death in a winter storm in Buffalo New York squarely places Brian and Lillian together where they struggle with their hostility towards each other. They are forced to face not only their demons but also the demons of a family friend and business acquaintance J.M.Fetters, a lawyer to the family. A destructive plan that has been hatched on the family for over half a century is gradually revealed to the siblings.  Australia and Africa become the stages upon which we learn more about the inner thoughts and feeling of Brian Ojukwae and Lillian-Jane. Even the wealthy can resort to the more base actions such as murder when they are able to rationalize it. The irony that closes this saga is unmistakable and unexpected.

    
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By Andy parker  5.0 out of 5 stars I could not put these books down, wow! on April9, 2014
Having read the books one and two I though I had a handle on where this was going, wrong. This final book in the trilogy was like setting a third place at the table, it just made sense. I loved the fallible characters of Lillian and Brian. I quickly understood why they behaved in the way they did, their whole beings were a culmination of many years of changing values. The stories in this trilogy could easily be, Romance, mystery, women’s roles in society, racism, sex, violence, the whole thing has everything that interests you, even the industrial revolution, and unionism, if you like. A must, must read.

RogiePink - 5.0 out of 5 stars Book three was great. Loved the twists and turns and the perfect ..., October 10, 2014
Book three was great. Loved the twists and turns and the perfect development of the brother and sister main characters. Had many references to my home town of Buffalo New York during its glory days, while touching the surface of jealousy, racism, materialism and love vs. lust. Lots of fun!

karend - 4.0 out of 5 stars Great storytelling,, October 10, 2014
It's a real surprise ending. Did not see it coming. Great storytelling,




By Ian Zeffert: 5.0 out of 5 stars I have always enjoyed wide ranging tales that develop through the generations and ... 13 Oct 2014
I was captivated by this final book of the trilogy. I have always enjoyed wide ranging tales that develop through the generations and this book ticks all the boxes. The factual content of the whole trilogy is outstanding. A great tale which would make a helluva film!! Congratulations to Mr. Bonsey

By lucy carter  5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating 27 Oct 2014
A great read! thoroughly interesting and captivating - would highly recommend

Indian Mama - 4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, October 27, 2014
THis review is from: Now Who's The Joker (Paperback)
I've read all three books with bated breath. The history was impeccable and the ending a complete surprise.

Ganeman  -  5.0 out of 5 stars  A masterpiece!  (OonF)
In this third instalment of the trilogy 'Playing The Cards You've Been Dealt" JUstice is left to each individual and exacting revenge brings unintended consequences. Each page demands that you turn to the next while hoping the story never ends. Bonsey constructs sentences like a painting while delivery a masterpiece. Five stars on "Now Who's The Joker and five diamonds on 'Playing The Cards Youve Been Dealt.
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A pictorial journey through "Now Who's The Joker".
St. Martin in the Fields church in London where the memorial service for Melita and Ronald was held.
Delaware Avenue in Buffalo New York where the mansions were so big it became known as millionaire mile.
Gates circle the focal point of Forest Lawn Cemetery and the wealthy residences on Delaware Avenue.
JM Fetters the English lawyer that Judd Cane introduced to the St.John-Brown family.
JM Fetters was the owner of the first Rolls Royce Silver Cloud to come of the production line.
The Earl of Sussex residence was similar to this but on a much larger scale.
Ancestor of The Earl of Sussex, Michael St.John Brown's father in law.
The Savoy Hotel which plays a large part in the St.John-Brown family's pecadillos.
The Central Railway Terminal in Buffalo NY where Angela-Rose and Desmond Blacksmith welcome JM Fetters to America.
Lillian-Jane and Brian Ojukwae. Notice her wanting attention from her sibling.
Brian-Ojukwae Blacksmith in his late teens.
As Lillian's interest in flying grew she persuaded her mother to go to work at The Curtis Wright aircraft factory in Buffalo to aid the war effort.
Ulrich's Tavern was just off Main Street in Buffalo where one of Lillian's revenges against her brother played out.
Lillian-Jane in her early days at Dakota Airlines.
Lillian-Jane moved onto Kennedy Airways.
Howard Hughes with his entourage as he left the restaurant after speaking with Lillian-Jane.
Lilian-Jane's first large aircraft that she used in passenger, cargo work.
Lillian quickly focused on private aircraft with her, Zoetrope Air, Metronome International Airways and Executive Fight.
A storm like this hit Buffalo as Lillian Jane and Brian Ojukwae arrived still not on speaking terms.
For her assignment Lillian-Jane leaves for Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney Australia.
The type of aircraft Lillian-Jane would have flown in.
Along with her new found friends, Lillian-Jane leaves for Ayers Rock in a V dub Combi. Australian slang for VW Combination van.
The road in the outback, the bush, the back of beyond.
Ben Franklin, the aboriginal man who altered Lillian-Janes perspective on life.
Brian-Ojukawae assignment was to go to Nigeria. He had to use this tramp steamer that often left port with no set destination.
Brian-Ojukwae's first sighting of the African coast.
The narrow jungle river the tramp steamer used to get to inland to Sapele, Nigeria.
Leslie Garunds Amabollo the Sapele harbor master who was become a key witness.
The Statler Hotel where our siblings meet prior to facing JM Fetters.
Erie County Courthouse where the trial takes place only to bring our trilogy to it's ironic conclusion.
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