A novel is set to explore the emotional journey of a West Indian property mogul navigating the rolling Somerset hills.
Red Soil, Green Hills delves into themes of redemption and forgiveness through its protagonist, Dwayne.
The novel's creator, Paul Newson, has a keen interest in the complexities of human connections.
Drawing on his appreciation for Somerset's landscapes, as well as the Ethiopian highlands, he paints a vivid picture of the protagonist's path of healing in the wake of trauma.
Dwayne, having suffered the tragic loss of his brother to knife crime in Bristol, picks up the pieces with guidance from his mentor Toby and a transformative encounter in the Ethiopian highlands.
The narrative captures an engaging link between two worlds.
After saving a young Hamar boy from a hyena attack in the Ethiopian dusk, Dwayne's life becomes intertwined with the boy's sister, Deka.
Together, the pair journey back to Dwayne's peaceful existence at Barn End in the Somerset countryside.
Their attempt to blend the customs of the red soil with their new life in England forms a core element of the story.
Yet, the tranquillity of Somerset is interrupted by shadows from the past, with Dwayne also managing the Happy Place Medical Centre in Ethiopia.
As legacy and vendetta collide, the narrative flourishes, exploring whether healing is possible while clutching old grudges.
Red Soil, Green Hills takes readers on a compelling journey that bridges the Omo Valley to Somerset’s hills, exploring the enduring impact of urban knife crime on families and the hope that follows.
Mr Newson's narratives are informed by his faith in the potential of the human spirit to heal.
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