From Waterloo to Water Street

by S E Morgan

FBT review:

Step back in time to 1843 West Wales with "From Waterloo to Water Street" by S E Morgan, a captivating historical novel that follows the gripping story of a community on the brink of revolution. Join Will, a clever apprentice torn between duty and resentment, as he navigates through family tensions and societal upheaval. Discover the harrowing tales of veteran Thomas Lewis as he grapples with his haunting past and seeks solace in sharing his wartime experiences. As the daughters of Rebecca march against injustice and the shadow of the French Revolution looms large, immerse yourself in a tale of resilience, love, and sacrifice in a turbulent era. Find out what fate has in store for Will and his family in this compelling narrative. A must-read for fans of indie book titles seeking a stirring and inspirational read.

Publisher Description:

A grandfather riddled by guilt, a son-in-law risking everything fighting for justice and two grandsons locked in bitter rivalry.

Carmarthen, Wales, 1843—

Will Morgan, a sharp-witted but cautious carpenter’s apprentice, seethes with resentment. His older brother Tom will inherit the family farm—and now Tom has captured the heart of Ellen, Will’s closest friend.

Ellen, the serious and determined daughter of a reckless mother, has little time for romance. Struggling to raise her younger siblings and hold her fractured household together, she finds unexpected comfort in Tom’s quiet idealism and gentle charm. But their growing attachment draws fierce opposition from both Ellen’s volatile mother and Tom’s irascible grandfather, a haunted Waterloo veteran with secrets of his own.

As the countryside erupts in rebellion—Rebecca Rioters in women's dress tearing down the hated toll gates—the Morgans are drawn into a turbulent struggle of secrets, rivalries, and resistance.

For families like Ellen’s, the threat of the workhouse is ever-present. In a world where the poor are silenced and protest is punished with the noose or the ship to Australia, love and justice alike may cost everything.

The first instalment of the sweeping Carmarthen Chronicles, a gripping saga of rebellion, love and redemption, set against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of transformation.

‘You felt you knew the family, I was captivated by their lives and could not put the book down.’ Amazon Reviewer.