Fires In The Dark
(Author) Louise DoughtyIt is 1927. Yenko is born in a barn in rural Bohemia to a tribe of Coppersmith Gypsies. Traditional people who survive by plying their skills as they travel throughout Central Europe, they live through the Depression and the rise of Nazism. But the greatest danger comes from the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the German army. Yenko escapes the clutches of the invaders but is forced to adopt many guises in order to survive and rescue his family and his love. If he succeeds he can truly become a Romany man - but in the end who is he? From the rural Gypsy traditions of the inter-war era, through the Nazi invasion, culminating in the drama of the Prague Uprising of May 1945, Louise Doughty has created a breathtaking novel of grand scope.
Louise Doughty
Louise Doughty is a British author known for her gripping psychological thrillers and thought-provoking novels. Her most notable works include "Apple Tree Yard," which was adapted into a successful television series, and "Black Water," a novel exploring the aftermath of a political scandal. Doughty's writing style is characterized by its sharp prose, complex characters, and compelling storytelling. She has made significant contributions to the genre of contemporary fiction, addressing themes of power, betrayal, and morality in her work. "Apple Tree Yard" remains her most famous work, showcasing Doughty's talent for crafting suspenseful and morally ambiguous narratives.
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