A Legacy Forged
Fisher King Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-916776-58-6 (ISBN)
in 1822, ten-year-old Matthew Seller bravely escapes an abusive father and a
punishingly hard life. He sets off through a dramatically changing landscape to
navigate his way to Birmingham. In this great city, gripped by the Industrial
Revolution, Matthew sparks a legacy that burns through the next five
generations. Based on true historical events, in
1822, ten-year-old Matthew Seller bravely escapes an abusive father and a punishingly
hard life. Unaware of what the future holds, he trusts fate and embarks on his
journey across a dramatically changing landscape to navigate his way to
Birmingham along a new canal system. Gripped by the Industrial Revolution, it is
in this great city that Matthew sparks a legacy that will burn through the next
five generations.
In a tale of 'found family',
Matthew's evolution is guided by a host of key characters. Three in particular
steer him towards his destiny: wise old soldier, Joe; spirited, loving Florrie;
and loyal, indomitable Sarah, who joins the story with grief tightly packed in
her single leather suitcase. Through honesty and integrity, this quartet forges
a business dynasty that lasts almost 200 years, creating a legacy not just of
wealth, but of ambition and morality.
A Legacy Forged weaves the lives of
the Seller family with the Irish immigrant Cahills, creating a rich tapestry of
characters shaped by resilience and hope. From the squalid back-to-back slums,
the story explores complex relationships between fathers and sons, and the
quiet strength of the women whose wisdom and courage shape their family's
fortunes.
The reader will witness the birth
of the canal and rail networks, experiencing the clanging
of factory hammers harmonising with the beating of determined hearts. Birmingham emerges as 'The Workshop
of the World', home of the finest Gun Quarter the world will ever see. It is
this community that influences the struggle for Irish independence, leaving
glimmers of a tale yet to be told.
This true family saga set over
three books is a powerful testament to human willpower and our expansive hearts.
It is a reminder that with determination and an unwavering moral compass, we
can all become the architects of our own fate. A Legacy Forged, book one of the
Seller Series covering the rise of the Sellers from the 1820s to the late 1890s,
invites readers to reflect on the true meaning of family relationships and success
long after they've turned the final page. Readers captivated by the works of
Ken Follett and Jeffrey Archer will find themselves enthralled by death,
deception, greed, and conflict, yet ultimately in how love prevails.
Sara Fox's writing career began with a promise to her late parents to write the story of their 200-year-old Birmingham based family business. This led her to unearth tales more captivating than she could have imagined. As self-appointed listener, curator and healer of the many stories that were passed down through generations, Sara's ability to record without judgement and wrap into a fictionalised retelling makes her the perfect conduit for this unique and powerful family saga. A former complementary health practitioner offering grief counselling, homeopathy, and even soul-midwifery to people and animals, Sara brings a unique combination of interests, knowledge and perspective to her writing. As a "retired" Army wife, Sara's three decades of association with the armed forces fuel her passion for Hero Paws, a charity dedicated to re-homing ex-military dogs. She has also campaigned actively for holistic vets and animal practitioners for almost ten years. Sara's ties to family storytelling can also be traced to her great grandmother Elizabeth Archer from Hanbury, Worcestershire. Godfrey Baseley, a family friend, often visited and used Elizabeth's maiden name and her family to form a basis for Radio 4's longest running drama, The Archers. When not penning historical tales, Sara can be found savouring beautiful teas, great coffee, a glass of fine wine or a cheeky tot of Irish whiskey. Sara relishes a quiet life with her husband, punctuated by the antics of their crazy Border Collie and as dictated by their sassy cat.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 07.10.2025 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 127 x 203 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Historische Romane |
| Literatur ► Märchen / Sagen | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-916776-58-2 / 1916776582 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-916776-58-6 / 9781916776586 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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