Contemporary Welsh fiction

A haunting, riveting debut, The Water Cure is a fiercely poetic feminist revenge fantasy that's a startling reflection of our time.

Set in a postwar London where the Bright Young Things dance into dawn at garden parties hosted by generous old Monty, The Haunting of Henry Twist is a novel about the limits and potential of love and of grief. It is about the lengths we will go to hold on to what is precious to us, what we will forgive of those we love, and what we will sacrifice for the sake of our own happiness.

In this unique memoir, the poet Gwyneth Lewis recounts her toxic upbringing at the hands of her controlling, coercive mother. The narrative delves into so much more than just memories of motherhood - it also explores Welsh culture, traditions, societal pressures, and the long lasting effects of one generation on another.

From Wales to Croatia to deep under the sea - Morris provides a kaleidoscopic view of the human condition in this collection. Morris writes like no one else - so understated yet full of depth and dimension. These stories are expertly crafted, not a word wasted - a real masterclass in the unspoken and unsaid which leave a lasting impression on the reader.

Winner of the Dylan Thomas Award, this collection of short stories contains wry and defiant statements on the power and the beautiful transience of youth.

Part novel, part fantasy, part social history, this collection of short stories set in the valleys of South Wales follows the lives of two sisters, Grace and Tamar. As these dark, universal stories detail their volatile sibling rivalry--on several occasions they almost kill each other--their disruptive coming of age, and dubious maturity, they express how utterly strange it is to learn to become human. While each story is complete in its own right, together they form a continuous and powerful sequence