Geraint Roberts

The Long Way Home Geraint Roberts

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? 305pp s/b