What readers say about Copperopolis
What do readers say about Copperopolis?
Highlights of early reader reviews:
Authentic & atmospheric
“A richly researched historical novel that brings Victorian Swansea vividly to life”
“I can taste the salty sea air of Swansea”
“Industrial and maritime settings feel utterly authentic”
“Writing so vivid I felt transported back in time”
“Interesting and evocative slice of history”
“The sense of place stood out … richly imagined backdrops”
“Contrast between rural Gower and the smoke and industry of Swansea is beautifully handled”
“Her writing style is almost poetic in its brevity and careful word choice”
John’s seafaring adventure
“Visions of sailing ships battling storms will stay with me.”
“Vivid, muscular descriptions of life at sea.”
“A love story between a man and the sea.”
“Feel every creak of the rigging.”
“Authentic knowledge of sea conditions.”
“A fascinating glimpse of the lives of those who sailed square-rigged ships, inspired by the real story of the author’s ancestors.”
Compelling, resourceful Margaret
“Margaret is a strong, resourceful and intelligent woman.”
“A woman unafraid to drive for what she wants … recognising her power and finding adventure.”
“Margaret is determined to forge her own path, on sea and on land.”
“Margaret is a compelling character breaking through expectations.”
Inequality & Injustice
“Environmental and human costs of copper industry.”
“Chasm between those in poverty and.. unscrupulous wealthy .. is agonisingly depicted.”
“Themes of ambition, loyalty, justice and the human cost of progress.”
“Reality of life in early industrial Wales.”
“Revealing the prosperity created by the copper industry and the poverty, pollution and inequality that accompanied it.”
Enthralling
“From the first page I was hooked.”
“John and Margaret form the emotional heart of a story filled with adventure, danger and difficult moral choices.”
“Enthralled from start to finish.”
“So rich and authentic I felt everything alongside the characters.”
“Morgan has proved herself a masterful storyteller.”
“I devoured it in a couple of days.”
“Found myself utterly absorbed in this beautiful book and have barely put it down today.”
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