The stars look down

Synopsis

The small town of Slisscale in the north-east of England, where almost every resident is connected to the mine. Men who risk their lives underground every day for pennies, but still love their jobs. Women who wait for their husbands at home, taking care of their families. Children who dream of a better future.

For David Fenwick and Joe Gowlen, the past is full of poverty, but they have different dreams and goals. They lose, win, love and dream of happiness, but will they be able to find it?

About the book

"Stars Look Down" is a fascinating historical novel about the lives of miners and their families in the town of Sliskeil in the early 20th century. This is a story about the risk and sacrifice of miners, about their struggle for safety and justice in dangerous work. The author masterfully conveys the atmosphere of that time and the problems faced by the miners, creating a dizzying world of heroes who are forced to solve complex moral issues.