A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe

Set against the backdrop of the Aberfan disaster in 1966, this poignant novel follows the journey of a young embalmer who volunteers to help in the aftermath of the tragedy. As he navigates the emotional and physical challenges of his work, he is forced to confront his own past and the complexities of human kindness and resilience. Through a tapestry of interconnected lives, the story explores themes of grief, redemption, and the enduring power of compassion in the face of unimaginable loss.