The Blacksmith's Tale: Originally Published in the Book 'Strands of Time' (Unabridged‪)‬

Gripping historical fiction!

"Raking the coke surface exposed the heated core of the furnace. A white interior dulled first to bright orange then blood red at the fringes. Under the leverage of his massive frame the rhythm of bellows breathed life to its heart, vitality coursing outwards to his leather apron and iron tipped boots. Searing blasts hit his cracked face, turned leathery and blackened like his apron...."