The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home by Geraint Roberts is a historical novel published by Aberesto in 2020, featuring 306 pages in English. This standalone sequel to By The Banks Of The Rheidol transports readers to Flanders and Aberystwyth at the onset of the First World War, exploring themes of conflict and romance within the context of the railway industry. The story follows Dafydd, who has established himself as a fireman on the Cambrian Railways. After a decade apart from his love, Gwen, he prepares to return home, only to find his life irrevocably altered by the war.
Readers will find Dafydd navigating the complexities of a world at war, where many men have left to fight and the consequences of conflict loom large. As he grapples with memories of his past and the dangers surrounding him, Dafydd faces a poignant dilemma: whether to cling to the past or embrace an uncertain future. The narrative delves into the impact of war on personal relationships and the challenges of moving forward amidst chaos, making it a thoughtful exploration of love and loss during a tumultuous time.
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This is the sequel to ‘By The Banks Of The Rheidol’. (However, new readers rest assured. It is a standalone novel in its own right!) A historical novel, set in Flanders and Aberystwyth at the beginning of the First World War, with themes of conflict and romance against the backdrop of the railway industry. 1915. Dafydd is now established as a fireman working on the Cambrian Railways. Ten years after parting with the love of his life, Gwen, he is ready to return home to Aberystwyth. But the country is at war. Men have left to fight in Flanders and many have already paid the ultimate price. Soon, Dafydd is drawn into the conflict and his world changes forever. Despite the Railway Corps being away from the front line, Dafydd still finds it is still fraught with danger and confusion. Even in Flanders, he cannot escape the memory of his former love and must face a dilemma – to return to the past or move forward into the future?
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