As the country reels from the consequences of the coal miners strike of the mid-eighties, young Owen Morgans life changes significantly due to a violent event. From that moment, his journey raises questions about destiny.
While history is plunging from one catastrophe to another, so does Owens life, navigating within a complex world. From the end of the Thatcher experiment to the troubles in West Belfast and insurgency in North Africa, Owens life meets many challenges as he searches for inner peace. Haunted by the choices he makes and their consequences, he finds profound love in a tragically short-lived relationship. A childhood friend resurfaces to set the conditions for Owens atonement in the ancient sands of the Sahel.
The story addresses what can be learned from past traumas, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, whilst revealing the rawness of human frailty.
