The Fortune Men

Set in 1952 Cardiff, this novel tells the harrowing story of Mahmood Mattan, a young Somali sailor wrongfully accused of murdering shopkeeper Violet Volacki. Despite his innocence and faith in British justice, Mahmood faces a corrupt legal system and rampant racism that threaten his life. As the trial approaches, he must confront the grim reality that truth may not prevail in a world where justice is deeply flawed. This poignant narrative explores themes of injustice and the human condition amidst a tragic miscarriage of justice.