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Dennis A Roberts lives in Suffolk. Inspired by an entry he read in the penal colony records of Port Arthur, Tasmania, Norfolk Boy is his first novel. Previous writing credits include short stories in the Suffolk Libraries Anthology, as well as an article in Norfolk/Suffolk Life magazine.Publication: 28th NOVEMBER2024ISBN: 9781835741023Price: %u00a39.99Binding: PaperbackFormat: 198 x 129 mmExtent: 304 ppThema: FV Historical fictionAuthor location: Suffolk%u2022 A historical novel follows a young boy gifted with horse-handling skills. A fortunate incident leads to a promising opportunity, but his path takes a dark turn, stripping him of everything dear to him. %u2022 Set in the 1800s, the reader is taken on a harrowing journey filled with resilience and bravery. %u2022 Inspired by the author's connections to the Brecks and Newmarket, as well as his fascination with this particular period in history when people were shipped around the world, experiencing harsh, almost inhuman treatment, battling to survive. Born in the Norfolk Brecks, twelve-year-old Isaac follows generations of his family before him and enters into service at Warren Hall. Working at the stables, he inherits his late father%u2019s talent of handling the most difficult of horses, and an opportunity he could never have imagined opens-up before him.Leaving his beloved Brecks and family behind, Isaac travels to Newmarket with hopes of becoming a jockey. On the verge of achieving his dreams, he encounters the mysterious and dapper Jack. An encounter that will change his life forever.When Isaac is falsely accused of a terrible crime, his future is dramatically grabbed from him. Condemned to the far side of the world, with everything he holds precious taken from him. Transported across vast oceans, Isaac endures a journey where violence, hunger, fear and despair are ever present. To a place where new friendships will grow, but old enemies are never far away. Where he must find the strength and courage in order to survive.ISBN 978-1-83574-102-39 7 8 1 8 3 5 7 4 1 0 2 3NORFOLK BOYDennis A RobertsSales: Star Book Sales LLP T: 01404 515050E: enquiries@starbooksales.comOrders: Troubador Publishing Tradeorders@troubador.co.uk0116 279 2299Prices and specifications are provisional and are subject to change without notice. 19/06/2024