Sue Wilkes focuses on the lives of ordinary people and their experiences during the Industrial Revolution. Her work uncovers the quiet heroism and resilience of those who built industrial Britain. Wilkes brings a personal sensitivity and keen observation to historical writing. Her narratives breathe life into the past, giving voice to those often overlooked.
"In a forgotten corner of western Kentucky lies a haunted forest referred to locally as 'The Deadening,' where vampire cults roam wild and time is immaterial. Our protagonist and his accomplice--the one and only Carver Canute--set out down the Old Spur Line in search of the legendary Kudzu House, where an old couple is purported to have been swallowed whole by a hungry vine"--Amazon.co
Child Labour in the 18th and 19th Centuries
The narrative explores the harsh realities faced by children during the Industrial Revolution in Britain, detailing their grueling labor in mines, mills, and homes. It highlights the exploitation of young workers, including pauper apprentices and chimney sweeps, who contributed to the production of everyday items. The book also examines the efforts of reformers like Robert Owen and Lord Shaftesbury, who fought for improved conditions and education, revealing the long struggle to change societal attitudes toward childhood amid profit-driven interests.