- “How Green Was My Valley” by Richard Llewellyn – This classic novel portrays life in a mining community in Glamorgan during the late 19th century.
- “The Green Hollow” by Owen Sheers – This novel explores the history, land, and people of the South Wales coalfield, including Glamorgan, while interweaving multiple narratives.
- “Aberystwyth Mon Amour” by Malcolm Pryce – Although primarily set in Aberystwyth, this crime novel also delves into other parts of Wales, including Glamorgan, as the eccentric investigator Louie Knight faces peculiar cases.
- “Everything I Found on the Beach” by Cynan Jones – Part of this novel takes place in Ogmore-by-Sea, Glamorgan, as a farmer finds a washed-up package containing mysterious objects.
- “Chasing the Dragon” by Nicholas Nolan – This gritty crime novel follows a detective named Vince Perdue investigating drug-related crimes in Cardiff, which lies within the boundaries of Glamorgan.
- “Resistance” by Owen Sheers – Set in an alternate history where Nazi Germany successfully invaded and occupied Britain, this novel portrays a remote valley in Glamorganshire and the resistance movement that arises.
- “The Dust of Llanwnda” by Emyr Humphreys – This novel tells the story of a Welsh village, Llanwnda, located in Glamorgan and its inhabitants navigating the social, cultural, and political changes of the 20th century.
- “The Unfortunates” by C.A. Evans – This historical fiction novel highlights the lives of mill workers in the fictional town of Rhondda, Glamorgan, during the late Victorian era.
- “The Last Slip” by Sammy Jay – In this mystery novel, a boat trip along the Glamorgan coast uncovers a crime that affects the lives of the passengers.
- “The Indian in the Cupboard” by Lynne Reid Banks – Although mainly set in London, part of this children’s fantasy novel takes place in Wales, including a scene where the main characters visit a town in Glamorgan.
- These novels offer diverse perspectives and genres, allowing readers to explore the history, landscapes, and communities of Glamorgan.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Glamorgan
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