- “How Green Was My Valley” by Richard Llewellyn: Set in a mining community in the South Wales Valleys, including parts of Gwent, this novel depicts a family’s experiences during the Industrial Revolution.
- “Silent Cry” by Catherine Howell: This detective novel takes place in Newport, Gwent, and follows Detective Sergeant Cathy Bennett as she investigates a series of brutal crimes.
- “On Black Sisters’ Street” by Chika Unigwe: Although mainly set in Antwerp, Belgium, this novel begins in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and one of the main characters moves to Newport, Gwent, later in the story.
- “The Island” by Victoria Hislop: Partly set on the Greek island of Spinalonga, this novel also explores the experiences of a Greek Cypriot family who immigrated to Newport, Gwent, in the 1970s.
- “The Wood Beyond” by Reginald Hill: This crime novel, featuring detectives Dalziel and Pascoe, is set in a fictional valley in the hills of Gwent, providing a vivid backdrop for the investigation.
- “Country Dance” by Margiad Evans: This lyrical novel is set in the countryside of Gwent, portraying the lives, loves, and struggles of Welsh rural communities.
- “Iron Towns” by Anthony R. Lewis: Set in the steel and ironworking towns of Gwent, this historical novel delves into the lives of the working class during the turbulent times of the Industrial Revolution.
- “Amphibian” by Carla Gunn: Taking place in the fictional Welsh town of Llanbryn, inspired by locations in Gwent, this novel explores environmental issues and the relationship between humans and animals.
- “The Factory” by Paddy Magrane: Set in a factory in Gwent during the 1970s, this novel delves into the lives of the workers and the challenges they face in a changing industrial landscape.
- “Shell” by Hugh C. Rae: This crime thriller is set in Newport, Gwent, and follows the journey of a troubled protagonist caught up in a web of corruption and deceit in the city.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Gwent
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