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It is May 1926. Glasgow is crippled by the General Strike and the future looks bleak for John Forsyth. Made redundant from his factory job and no prospect of employment, he and his family only hold together through the determination of his ambitious wife, Madge. Even though this means a dramatic move to the farthest reaches od England - to Devon. As the family begins a new It is May 1926. Glasgow is crippled by the General Strike and the future looks bleak for John Forsyth. Made redundant from his factory job and no prospect of employment, he and his family only hold together through the determination of his ambitious wife, Madge. Even though this means a dramatic move to the farthest reaches od England - to Devon. As the family begins a new life in the village of Atherton, their fortunes change. John workes in the copper mine, but unused to the appaling conditions finds solace in the Church and in his secret supply of scrumpy; long-suffering Marge ultimately attains love and happiness where she least expects it; and Graham, their oldest child, soon discovers how thrilling-and lucrative- a smugglers life can be. However it is Jennie, the Forsyths wilful daughter, who faces the greatest challenge of them all. Her dreams take her far beyond Devons green fields and golden sands, and will bring her both devastating loss and passionate love.

It is May 1926. Glasgow is crippled by the General Strike and the future looks bleak for John Forsyth. Made redundant from his factory job and no prospect of employment, he and his family only hold together through the determination of his ambitious wife, Madge. Even though this means a dramatic move to the farthest reaches od England - to Devon. As the family begins a new It is May 1926. Glasgow is crippled by the General Strike and the future looks bleak for John Forsyth. Made redundant from his factory job and no prospect of employment, he and his...  Read More