The Rose and Crown was overflowing on Thursday night (15th Feb.) for the launch of The Tin Soldiers, The first novel from Farringdon author Jeremy Cowans.

Although released towards the end of last year this was the official launch party with books available signed by the author.

The book follows the lives of characters caught up in the political, financial and military turmoil of the Congo as various factions vie for the control of the country and its valuable mineral assets .