Feet In Chains/Traed Mewn Cyffion

Kate Roberts

A compelling account of family life in the slate quarries of North Wales

Feet In Chains is the saga of the Gruffydd family, spanning over 40 years. As they struggle to raise their family and forge a living against the harsh conditions of the mountain, their feelings and troubles are revealed.

Set in a period ending with the First World War, it shows Kate Roberts' skill at revealing the failings and virtues of people.

Feet In Chains was chosen by Wales Today presenter Sara Edwards as her Welsh book of choice.

《铁链下的双脚》是Gruffydd(格鲁菲德)家族的家世小说，时间跨越40余年。在山区恶劣的环境下，他们竭尽全力养家糊口，展现了丰富的情感世界，同时也让读者看到了他们所面临的种种困扰。

小说以第一次世界大战的开始为结尾，显示了凯特·罗伯茨揭示人类失败与美德的高超技巧。

《铁链下的双脚》被《今日威尔士》主持人Sara Edwards(莎拉·爱德华兹)选为她的威尔士优选书籍。