Ashes & Steam - Darryl Martel

Darryl Martel - Darryl, who after having a varied career and a wealth of life experience, now has time to pursue a creative writing hobby, so why not…. Delve into a realm where imagination knows no bounds, where the ethereal dance of words paints vivid tapestries of the mind. Through the nimble strokes of storytelling, I navigate realms both real and fantastical, crafting narratives that whisper secrets of the human condition. Each word is a brushstroke, each sentence a melody, weaving together a tapestry of emotion, intrigue, and revelation. With new ideas and a mind brimming with creativity, I invite readers to journey alongside characters who defy convention, traverse landscapes both familiar and alien, and confront the timeless dilemmas that define our shared existence. Through the alchemy of language, I conjure worlds where the boundaries of reality blur, inviting readers to ponder the infinite possibilities that lie within the realm of the fictitious.

GENRE: Historical fiction

Blurb:

Ashes & Steam by Darryl Martel Eleanor Woodford lives a quiet life in Ashcombe until her father, Rev. Samuel Woodford, resigns from the Church of England, unwilling to preach what he no longer believes. Shunned by their genteel community, the family relocates to Brackton, a grim, soot-covered town where mill wheels never stop turning and silence keeps the peace. In Brackton, Eleanor begins teaching the sons of factory workers and discovers the full weight of industrial suffering. Illness..