Ticket to Paradise

(Paperback)

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The Welsh Valleys, 1865. Impoverished smallholder Dafydd Rhys and his familyemigrate with friends to Patagonia, at the tip of South America, where they arepromised a life free from the pits and punishment for speaking their own language.But can Dafydd find the strength to lead his people to overcome the tragedies anddisasters they will face Ticket to Paradiseis historical fiction at its best based onthe true story of the mass emigration from Wales to Patagonia 150 years ago. Itincludes a wealth of characters brought vividly to life who populate this tale ofbattles against injustice, bitter rivalries and the terrible forces of nature. At its coreis the story of one family's quest to carve out a better life for themselves and theirdescendants.

Reviews

'It's a fascinating story, well told. Morgan writes well and with a great ear for the cadences of Welsh, which enlivens her dialogue. The history is riveting . . . strongly recommended." --Historical Novel Society
"Elizabeth Morgan has unveiled a hidden epic of Welsh nationalism and human survival that - in a world once more filled with desperate people crossing the world in search of a safe haven - has more than a passing topical relevance." --Nigel Jones, Daily Mail

Author Bio

Elizabeth Morgan is a Welsh writer and actor.