By S E Morgan
Publisher: Independently Published
Page Length: 371 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
West Wales 1843.
The daughters of Rebecca are marching, breaking down toll gates that circle Carmarthen. Cantankerous veteran, Thomas Lewis, is tormented by nightmares of the wars against the French in Spain and the Low Countries nearly thirty years earlier.
The Welsh countryside is in turmoil; livelihoods destroyed by unfair tithes and taxes. The workhouse provides a starvation diet for the “deserving poor”. The people’s fight for fair-handed justice has begun.
Carpenter’s apprentice, clever but cautious Will, grapples with resentment that he will not inherit the family farm. Will’s jealousy increases when his handsome, radical older brother falls in love with his best friend, Ellen.
Could telling Will the story of his campaigns and battles with the 44th East Essex Regiment help Thomas find peace?
What will become of Will and his family? Protestors risk transportation or execution by a government scared Britain might follow France into revolution.
From Waterloo to Water Street
HERE!
S E Morgan
After many years working in mental health, I have taken time to indulge in my passions of walking, Wales and writing. I am working to combine all three, in historical novels set in Wales. Occasional potter, photographer and painter, my aim is to develop parts of my brain little used until now - while I still have the chance.
Your book does sound like a really good read. I have added it to my to-read list.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an enticing blurb. Will your book be coming out on audio anytime soon?
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