AUTHOR Nick Cowen has published the final part of his trilogy depicting the adventures of Henry Chalk in 19th century Wessex.

The misadventures of the hero in A Tour in Search of Gold are told in a series of spoof letters to his uncle.

Cowen, who is also a rights of way warden, musician and artist, launched the book at Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum on Monday.

It is published by Hobnob Press. More details at hobnobpress.co.uk.