First published 2018
Raised by a withdrawn cobbler, young Silas dreams of a different life. When his father's sudden death reveals a web of secrets, Silas must confront his family's shadowy history to uncover the truth. Navigating a world of deceit and betrayal, he wrestles with his own identity as he fights to protect all he holds dear. In this gripping coming-of-age tale, Silas discovers that the path to redemption often requires facing our deepest fears.
Genres: fiction, family, historical-fiction, 20th-century, coming-of-age, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: coming-of-age, family-secrets, redemption
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
115 pages · Kindle Edition · Sobbing Squonk Press