The Herring Man

'A tender tale of love and loss that pulls you in like the tide.' – Jack Smylie Wild, author of

Riverwise'What happens when the old stories are lost?

The Herring Man explores the hinterland where realities and memories meet through peeling back the past as a young man learns how to give an old friend his long-earned peace. A touching, enchanting tale.' – David Lloyd-Owen, editor of

A Wilder WalesPart of a family's heritage is the tales they leave behind, but what happens if you don't have the voice to tell them?Known locally as the Herring Man, Samuel Evans was a fisherman and sailor. He travelled across the seas, sketching down his experiences and leaving his adventure stories as a legacy. His grandson Gwyn is the only living relative left to tell his tales, but he spends his days in silent isolation, fixing damaged fishing nets with the net-needle Samuel carved from a walrus tusk.When a lonely young boy becomes intrigued with his boat and offers to help fix it, they form a bond that gives Gwyn hope he'll be able to speak again. As he starts talking about the past he begins to leave a legacy of his own. A riddle for the young boy to solve.The Herring Man is a modern-day fable, beautifully illustrated by the author, about dealing with grief and searching for hope.