Richard Llewellyn Books in Order

Richard Llewellyn is a renowned British novelist, known for his evocative portrayals of Welsh life and culture. Born of Welsh parents in Hendon, north London in 1906, Llewellyn spent his formative years immersed in the rich heritage of his ancestors. His iconic novel, How Green Was My Valley (1939), won international acclaim and was adapted into a classic Hollywood film, immortalizing the coal mining communities of South Wales where he drew inspiration from his grandfather's life. Throughout his peripatetic life, Llewellyn worked in various industries, including hotels and journalism, and served as a Captain in the Welsh Guards during World War II. He also penned a play and worked as a screenwriter for MGM, covering the Nuremberg Trials and later settling in Eilat, Israel. A recurring theme in his novels is the struggle of protagonists to adapt to foreign cultures, often assuming new identities. Llewellyn's writing career spans multiple marriages, with his first wife, Nona Sonstenby, and second wife, Susan Heimann, both playing significant roles in his life.