Bread and Buttermilk
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4.2 • 93 Ratings
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- $2.99
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- $2.99
Publisher Description
Escape into the deceptively tranquil world that is North Wales in 1922.
The rural community of Carreg-y-Bedd, accustomed to the comforting familiarity of chapel traditions and the cyclical rhythms of farming life, is stunned by a shocking, unexplained death.
In the shadows cast by World War One, three siblings, all with hidden motivations, struggle for independence: Tŵm, dependable and sensible, determined to uncover the truth about his friend’s death; Bethan, steely and practical, pursuing a husband with dogged persistence; Caron, romantic and naïve, engulfed in a passionate love affair that threatens to splinter her family.
Will they have the courage to pursue and fulfil their ambitions or will family loyalties and social pressures prevent them from following their chosen paths?
Customer Reviews
Waiting for the sequel!
Started a bit slow but with good descriptions of the characters and relationships. Also a lot of good history. Strong personalities and loyalties got things really moving but then left off with some unanswered questions! Hence, I’m anxious for her next book!
Left wanting more.
Kind of a hard read as I looked up a lot of words and names. But, the characters seemed real- complex and surprising. I’m hoping there’s a sequel as I would like to see how Caron, Twm, & Sien make out.
A Family in Wales - 1922
Reading this story took me into the house experiencing the dynamics of the family. I still feel anger at the harsh mother and hope for the daughter and son to find their own way.
The author says it took her years to write this book and I say to her “Well done Helen Payton”!