New novel follows young Cumbrian farmer with cerebral palsy

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Full Article by Andrew Cunningham of the Times & Star

An author’s latest novel explores the ambitions and challenges of a young Cumbrian farmer with cerebral palsy.

Angela Locke’s Finding Myrddin tells the story of 15-year-old Dan, who dreams of breeding a champion Herdwick tup and pursuing a career in quantum physics.

Ms Locke said: "The novel’s themes of disability, rural isolation, ambition, inheritance, masculinity, and first love are set against the landscape of the lakes and wild fells of northern Cumbria, which is a character in itself.