Eighteenth century Tywyn & its interest for an historical novelist

[QuentinDeakin]

The last meeting of the year 2022 on Monday December 19th was a talk entitled 'The Attractions of Tywyn: Writing a Historical Novel' by Dr Ian Richards in which real historical characters and incidents are enhanced by fictional elements. After a career in the discipline and teaching of Mathematics, Ian has embraced a second career as writer of novels and short stories through his recently acquired language of Cymraeg. In this endeavour he has already achieved considerable success with the publication of short stories and awarded Eisteddfod prizes. In his talk Ian concentrated on research and preparation of a novel set in late eighteenth-century Tywyn in which the chief characters are residents of Botalog and Evan Evans, at that time curate of St Cadfan's and famous as a pioneering antiquarian collector and promoter of early medieval Welsh poetry in the Welsh language. Cadfan Stone, now securely housed in the church, plays a significant role in his novel and has its own colourful history. Fascinated and intrigued, a lively discussion followed and non-Welsh speaking members elicited a promise that an English translation would be provided. Ian was warmly thanked.

[HarveyHD]

Hi. Let me ask you something. Does Dr Ian Richards write in English or Welsh? Are there any of his books on the internet? Can you give me a link, I would have a look, I am interested. I'm into reading historical novels in general.