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.
A Fallen God
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
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.