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Blackthorn Winter
Blackthorn Winter
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Based on the provided content: James Orne's journey from childhood in the New Forest to urban life in Portsmouth is a story of light and shade, love and loss, and the symbolism of blackthorn.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2022
Publisher: SilverWood Books Ltd
Eight-year-old James Orne is growing up in the New Forest. His life takes him far from his roots – first to the workhouse, then as a seaman in the Royal Navy, and then to the respectable confines of urban life in 19th-century Portsmouth. But he never relinquishes his joy in the Forest and the yearning for the presence of trees in his life.
This family saga traces James' path from boy to grandfather – a story of light and shade, love and loss. For some, blackthorn is an emblem of bad luck. And in a 'blackthorn winter, spring blossom is blighted by snow and ice. But for others – especially his childhood sweetheart, Kitty – the white flowers bursting from black branches are a symbol of hope.
As James grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of the social and political changes that are sweeping the country. He witnesses the poverty and desperation of the working class and the corruption and greed of the ruling elite. But he also sees the potential for change and the power of the people to unite and fight for a better future.
Despite the challenges and setbacks that he faces, James never loses sight of his values and his commitment to making a difference in the world. He becomes a socialist and a trade unionist, working tirelessly to improve the conditions of his fellow workers and to promote social justice.
Through his struggles and his triumphs, James becomes a legend in his own time. He is remembered as a man who fought for the rights of the working class and who never lost his love for the Forest and the trees that had shaped his life.
This family saga is a powerful and moving testament to the human spirit and the power of hope and determination. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light and that we have the power to make a difference in the world.
Weight: 412g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800421868
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