Tea in the Heather

Set in the hill-farms and slate quarries of Gwynedd, the story follows the childhood of Begw Gruffydd, a girl navigating friendships, rivalries, and the complexities of adult interactions from ages four to nine. Kate Roberts captures the essence of childhood with vivid detail and authentic dialogue, portraying a world filled with small joys and disappointments. The novel reflects the author's deep roots in Welsh culture and her significant impact on Welsh-language literature, translated by Wynn Griffith.