Heartbreak in the Valleys

This is a story set in the first world war in a small Welsh mining village. I could easily picture the surrounding valley and life in the village from the authors vivid descriptions. The affects of the war can be felt throughout the story with loved ones not returning or in the case of Anwen, returni......more

First of a four-book set by this author, all set in Wales during WWI. I love these types of books and bought the entire set so I’ll eventually read all of them.......more

An emotional plot set in WWI describing the main character's struggle to find happiness where she sees none. Thank You NetGalley and Hera Books for this ARC!......more

As well as being a book geek, I am also a history nerd with a particular interest in stories set around the time of the First World War. So you can hopefully appreciate why 'Heartbreak In The Valleys' screamed 'you need to read me as soon as possible' at me. I couldn't wait to start reading and so I......more

November 1915. For young housemaid, Anwen Rhys, life is hard in the Welsh mining village of Dorcalon, deep in the Rhymney Valley. She cares for her ill mother and beloved younger sister Sara, all while shielding them from her father’s drunken, violent temper. Anwen comforts herself with her love for......more