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2 Books Historical Fiction - Jean Mead - The Widow Makers: Strife (Books 1 & 2 ) Kindle Editions
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Based in the mid-19th century it tells the story of the Standish family, who moved from the coalfields of Lancashire to the slate quarries of North Wales.
The eldest Standish boy, Tommy, was something of a changeling: he desired a different life and ruthlessly went in pursuit of his dream of the grandeur and riches of the landowners' class.
His ambitions realised, Tommy, is intent on higher profits even though it risks the lives of the quarrymen. Joe, his father, fights for a union to secure fairer conditions for the men.
The quarrymen are close to becoming victims as the war between father and son escalates.
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Mead's novel The Widow Makers is inspiring reading; a classic tale, full of all the ingredients which make for the finest novels. Based in the mid-19th century, it tells the story of the young Standish family, who move from the coalfields of Lancashire to the slate quarries of North Wales. The eldest Standish boy is something of a changeling; he desires a different life and ruthlessly goes in pursuit of his dream of the grandeur and riches of the landowners' class.
Mead's exceptional talent as a raconteur lets us share the family's emotional rollercoaster ride, as they lose the eldest son, as he grasps the riches that are so important to him, regardless of the hurt and misery he causes his family and anyone who dares step in his way. Joe, his father, is a gentle giant of a man and through his eyes we see the beauty and majesty of the Welsh countryside, thus giving this book a greater substance.
My only criticism of The Widow Makers was that it ended too soon; I felt bereft! A sequel please. Review Welsh Books Council.
A historical family saga, a family feud that survives generations and hides the truth of murder, fraud, conspiracy and eventual betrayal.
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The eldest Standish boy, Tommy, was something of a changeling: he desired a different life and ruthlessly went in pursuit of his dream of the grandeur and riches of the landowners' class.
His ambitions realised, Tommy, is intent on higher profits even though it risks the lives of the quarrymen. Joe, his father, fights for a union to secure fairer conditions for the men.
The quarrymen are close to becoming victims as the war between father and son escalates.
Product details - ASIN : B009SL3DYC
- Publisher : Bwthyn; 1st edition (17 Oct. 2012)
- Language : English
- File size : 592 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 366 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: 375,131 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 7,008 in Saga Fiction
- 12,683 in Family Sagas
- 18,684 in Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)
Also Free The Widow Makers: Historical Fiction Kindle Edition
amazon.co.uk/gp/…NM?
Mead's novel The Widow Makers is inspiring reading; a classic tale, full of all the ingredients which make for the finest novels. Based in the mid-19th century, it tells the story of the young Standish family, who move from the coalfields of Lancashire to the slate quarries of North Wales. The eldest Standish boy is something of a changeling; he desires a different life and ruthlessly goes in pursuit of his dream of the grandeur and riches of the landowners' class.Mead's exceptional talent as a raconteur lets us share the family's emotional rollercoaster ride, as they lose the eldest son, as he grasps the riches that are so important to him, regardless of the hurt and misery he causes his family and anyone who dares step in his way. Joe, his father, is a gentle giant of a man and through his eyes we see the beauty and majesty of the Welsh countryside, thus giving this book a greater substance.
My only criticism of The Widow Makers was that it ended too soon; I felt bereft! A sequel please. Review Welsh Books Council.
A historical family saga, a family feud that survives generations and hides the truth of murder, fraud, conspiracy and eventual betrayal.
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- ASIN : B00M70J2NM
- Publisher : Novel Publishing; 2nd edition (27 July 2014)
- Language : English
- File size : 907 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 311 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,936 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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