Larksong

The Tamar Valley, 1919 is a novel that follows the Northwood family as they adapt to life in the aftermath of the First World War and the changes brought by the twentieth century in rural Devon.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 11 September 2020
Publisher: SilverWood Books Ltd

The Tamar Valley, 1919: A farming family in rural Devon navigates the aftermath of the First World War, enduring the transformative changes brought by the twentieth century. On a small farm, the Northwood family grapples with the challenges posed by the outside world. Young William Northwood, returning home after the war, attempts to forget the horrors of the battlefield and immerse himself in the beauty of his beloved countryside. However, another world war emerges, shattering the peace and traditions of the parish. A new generation is born, and the Northwood family experiences a series of events—love, death, and tragedy—that are interwoven lyrically with the larks singing overhead. The arrival of the foot-and-mouth epidemic in 2001 further devastates the local community, while echoes of the distant past resonate in the modern day. Will the arrival of Freya Drummond, with her own tragic past, bring new hope to William's son Tom and the Northwood family? Or will the modern world intrude once more, bringing with it lies and devastation?

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781329962