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“A lost chapter of our history and a beautiful, tender love story."

Angharad Price

Arlwy’r Sêr

A beautiful novel based on the lives of R. Silyn Roberts and his wife, Mary Silyn, which tells the story of their first encounter and blossoming relationship, set against the backdrop of their tireless dedication to securing the right for Welsh education. A love story spanning a century…

Silyn was a poet, teacher, and Socialist from the Nantlle Valley. Mary Parry was a London-Welsh, full of life, an incredible organiser, and Silyn’s pride and joy. This is the story of their union, and shared commitment to
campaigning for education for ordinary Welsh people.

In an era of uncertainty, Arlwy'r Sêr is a tale to lift the spirit, and inspires the belief that dreams can be realised.

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“A lost chapter of our history and a beautiful, tender love story."

Angharad Price