‘A complex tale of a man’s struggle to rebuild his family life with PTSD and grappling with his religious identity’ - A review of Small Wars in Madrid by Midlands author Anthony Ferner
Anthony Ferner’s novel Small Wars in Madrid tackled the complexities of mental health and conflicting religious identities in an emotional rollercoaster of a story - journalist Kirsty-Louise Card reviews.
Synopsis:
Small Wars in Madrid follows David Aguilera, a naval officer whose life begins to collapse after the catastrophic loss of the vessel he commanded and a harrowing escape across the Baltics.
When he returns home to Madrid, he finds himself emotionally shut off and struggling to reconnect with his wife Margalit and their children, leading Margalit to leave with the kids. As David awaits an official inquiry into his conduct, he is forced to face not only his professional trauma but deep personal conflicts about identity, belonging and faith.
