The Alchemy of Kindliness

A tale of two women, trauma and finding the truth behind tragedy.

As tragedy strikes in Sarah’s life she is pushed to explore her options: linger in sadness and become bitter, or work through the pain. Day by day she discovers a fascinating connection between her life and the fateful life of the previous tenant of Bron Felen, the small farm on Anglesey where Sarah lives with her partner.

What does it take to survive the loss of a child before breaking point?

In this wonderful book Carol Horne cleverly explores the consequences behind trauma and xenophobia, and lays bare what happens when fear drives a small village community to turn against outsiders.