Of Talons and Teeth

Of Talons and Teeth is a historical novel set in pre-industrial Wales, where human love struggles to survive amidst squalor, serfdom, and the rise of early capitalism. Key themes include: - A mining village oppressed by both religious conformity and the birth of a new capitalist order - Sion, a metalworker, embarks on an illicit relationship with Katherine, the wife of the mine owner's servant, challenging the transactional nature of relationships in a world driven by exploitation - A blend of political anger, Celtic mysticism, and a celebration of the human spirits desire for love in the face of greed and oppression This novel explores the moment when people and the natural world were reduced to mere property, and when Mammon became the ruling force of society. Of Talons and Teeth is a powerful meditation on love, resistance, and the brutal forces of history.