A Legacy Forged

Based on true historical events, in 1822, ten-year-old Matthew Seller bravely escapes an abusive father and a punishingly hard life. With only courage to sustain him, he trusts fate and embarks on a journey across a dramatically changing landscape. The new canal system leads him to Birmingham which is gripped by the Industrial Revolution. It's in this great city that Matthew sparks a legacy that burns through the next five generations. 

In a moving tale of 'found family', A Legacy Forged weaves together the lives of the Seller family with the Irish immigrant Cahills, creating a rich tapestry of characters shaped by resilience and hope. From the squalid back-to-back slums of Birmingham, the story explores complex relationships between fathers and sons, and the quiet strength of the women whose wisdom and courage shape their family's fortunes.

This epic family saga is a powerful testament to the ordinary people whose willpower and expansive hearts made Birmingham the Workshop of the World.