The magnificent story of a writer's lifelong obsession with his city and its football club.
Sid Chaplin Books
Sid Chaplin's journey from the coal mines to popular authorship is a testament to his dedication to his North East roots. Lucky to have access to a rich collection of books in his youth, he developed a naturally entertaining writing style. Though initially drawn to union leadership, an encouraging tutor redirected his focus to literature, a path he pursued alongside his demanding work in the mines. His prose captured the essence of his homeland, remaining deeply connected to the people and landscapes he knew so well.
In a bustling marketplace, an extraordinary encounter sets in motion a series of events that intertwines the fates of two individuals, defying expectations and leading to an indelible love story.
Autorovu autobiografickou pečeť nese vyprávění osmnáctiletého dělnického chlapce Arthura Haggerstona o letech dospívání, poznamenaných jeho čistým postojem k životu a silnou citovou vazbou k matce. Chaplinův román může být nazýván citovou výchovou mladého současníka.
