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Iolo's Revenge: Sheep Farming by Happy Accident in Mid-Wales Book by Diana Ashworth

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Iolo’s Revenge: Sheep Farming by Happy Accident in Mid-Wales – A Charming Memoir by Diana Ashworth


Iolo’s Revenge by Diana Ashworth is a delightful memoir recounting an unexpected journey into sheep farming in mid-Wales. This engaging book offers readers an authentic glimpse into rural Welsh life, perfect for anyone interested in sheep farming, countryside living, or Welsh culture.

Key Features

  • A heartfelt and humorous account of sheep farming in mid-Wales by chance

  • Rich with charming anecdotes, colourful local characters, and rural traditions

  • Explores the challenges and joys of renovating a derelict farmhouse in the Welsh borders

  • Includes 27 black and white illustrations to enhance the storytelling

  • Offers insight into Welsh farming life, language, and landscape from an English couple’s perspective

  • Suitable for readers who love memoirs, rural history, and pastoral life


Iolo’s Revenge: Sheep Farming by Happy Accident in Mid-Wales tells the true story of a retired English couple who unexpectedly become sheep farmers after purchasing a derelict farmhouse in the Welsh borders. Author Diana Ashworth’s warm and witty narrative captures the highs and lows of adapting to rural life—restoring an old home, learning the nuances of sheep husbandry, and integrating into a tight-knit community.

This memoir is peppered with amusing stories about birthing ewes, local customs, and the sometimes truncated Welsh language spoken by neighbours. It vividly portrays the couple’s growing affection for their adopted homeland, the surrounding landscapes, and the colourful characters who make the region unique. With 27 black and white illustrations, the book brings the experience of mid-Wales farming vividly to life.

Ideal for those interested in sheep farming, rural Welsh culture, or memoirs of country living, this book offers a thoughtful and uplifting read that celebrates resilience, discovery, and belonging.

Specifications

  • Title: Iolo’s Revenge: Sheep Farming by Happy Accident in Mid-Wales

  • Author: Diana Ashworth

  • Publisher: Logaston Press

  • Format: Paperback with flaps

  • Pages: 192

  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm

  • Publication Year: 2018

  • Illustrations: 27 black and white images

Care or Usage Tips
Store in a cool, dry place to preserve the paperback’s flaps and illustration quality. Ideal to carry along on countryside visits or as a companion read for rural enthusiasts.


Experience the charm and challenge of sheep farming in mid-Wales with Iolo’s Revenge. Whether as a gift or a personal read, this beautifully written memoir is perfect for anyone captivated by rural life and Welsh heritage. Order your copy today and discover the joys of an unexpected farming adventure.

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