Brought up in the Anglo-Welsh borders by an affectionate but alcoholic and feckless mother, Owen Wood's sense of self is rooted in his long, vivid visits to his grandparents' small farm in the hills. Following a series of tragedies, Owen resolves to reconnect with both his past and the natural world.
Brought up in the Anglo-Welsh borders by an affectionate but alcoholic and feckless mother, Owen Wood's sense of self is rooted in his long, vivid vis...
In a small town somewhere in the middle of England, the aftermath of the Second World War brings change. For ambitious industrialist Charles Freeman, it brings new opportunities and marriage to Mary. In quick succession, three sons and a daughter bring life to the big house and, with it, the seeds of joy and tragedy.
In a small town somewhere in the middle of England, the aftermath of the Second World War brings change. For ambitious industrialist Charles Freeman, ...
It is May 1944, and in Eastern Europe the Second World War is reaching a dramatic and bloody crescendo. High above the mountains of occupied Slovenia, an aeroplane drops three British parachutists - brash MP Major Jack Farwell, radio operator Sid Dixon and young academic Lieutenant Tom Freedman - to assist the resistance in their battle against the Axis forces. As the Partisans stumble their way through the battlezone, so the relationships within the group begin to fray, with Tom finding himself forced to face up to his deepest, most secret desires.
It is May 1944, and in Eastern Europe the Second World War is reaching a dramatic and bloody crescendo. High above the mountains of occupied Slovenia,...