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The Devil's Penny
The Devil's Penny
The Devil's Penny
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The Devils Penny by Bernard Carlton (Fiction)



Set initially in a Welsh mining valley just after the turn of the century, the story tells of a young man forced into a succession of unusual events by a strange influence.



The principal character, Charles, is drawn into a macabre contract with the devil when he steals a coin from his place of work; a contract he discovers he is powerless to sever. The coin reshapes his life and dominates his every move giving him courage, cunning and un-natural ability but in return seeks the very souls of the folk around him. The result is misery and dismay out of which emerges romance and humour when all seems lost.



A gripping adventure story of the madness of war in all its forms pitching courage against futility and honest simplicity against deceit through which shines the irrepressible power of love.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateFeb 24, 2012
ISBN9781467883474
The Devil's Penny
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Bernard Carlton

Bernard Carlton has written a number of short stories featuring aviation and conflict and has experience of both. He qualified as an Engineer in the Royal Navy and has been flying for more than half a century. Born in South Wales he has a good insight of coal mining and the tragedies the vocation brought and is an admirer of the spirit of the folk that worked them. Now living in Devon he has turned his hand to the creation of this captivating full length story.

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