Description
Set against the hard-edged rhythms of South Wales industry, this novel follows Beynon as he moves from the mine into factory work—only to discover that leaving the pit does not mean escaping the pressures that shape his life. When a sudden crisis strips away the limited protections of his working world, Beynon is forced to confront what he can endure, what he can’t, and what it costs to keep going when the ground shifts beneath him. Ron Berry’s gritty, working-class realism—often sharpened by interior monologue—explores themes of vulnerability, social change, and the uneasy balance between survival and dignity. With its blend of tension and darkly observant character work, the story also turns on the importance of memory and truth, rewarding those who help preserve the past even as the present threatens to rewrite it.
Available Editions
paperback
Unknown
Published Jan 1, 1960
207 pages
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
1960
Language
eng
Content Warnings
No content warnings identified.