It's the 1980's and Tim McCarthy, the village golden boy, returns to South Wales after his childhood sweetheart ends their relationship in London. Gwendolyn, his practical but unconventional mother, is delighted to welcome him back into the fold and revel in the ensuing drama.
While village life seems much simpler than city survival, it brings its own share of crises, comedy, romantic trysts and poignant realisation. On his warm, summer journey through heartbreak and beyond, Tim seeks solace in all the wrong places and inadvertently adds a colourful layer to the rich tapestry of myth and legend that blankets the region.
Wimberry Days is a tale of the strengths and weaknesses of the human spirit, the complexity of family ties and the power of unconditional love. It explores the depth and beauty of life in rural Wales, while highlighting the tangled web of connectedness that defines and magnifies the community and its exploits.
"A brilliant first novel by a talented storyteller...I was thoroughly entranced by this story and wanted nothing more than to lock myself in my bedroom, curl up under a warm blanket with a cup of tea, and lose myself in Mynydd Mawr and all its colourful players." Amazon UK
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have to admit I'm considering a trip to the Welsh countryside after completing it." Amazon USA
"Great read that will leave you with that warm and fuzzy feeling." Amazon UK
"Lovely story set in Wales. The book contains plenty of well-drawn characters. Smashing read." Goodreads
"Sumptuous description...Like a pair of cosy slippers or a comfy chair, it's the kind of book that easily allows you an escape from the harsh corners of everyday life." Amazon UK
"I found myself smiling most of the time I was reading it without even realising. If you're after a relaxing, easy read that'll put you in a good mood, don't miss this." Goodreads
"I couldn't put this book down! It's written in such a lovely way. At some points I was laughing out loud...and at other points I had tears in my eyes." Amazon UK
Please note that Wimberry Days is the second edition of a book previously entitled Wimberry Picking, under the name S. Alexander.
