Trevor Fishlock

The Power of Duty: War and Peace and the Davies sisters of Wales

A moving story of love and courage. The shy and wealthy Davies sisters of Llandinam believed in the power of beauty. They poured their fortunes into charity and music. They saw service in the First World War in France. They created a magical art collection, their enduring gift of sunlight, to the people of Wales.

 

Biography

Trevor Fishlock has travelled the world as a foreign correspondent. He began his Fleet Street career in Wales for The Times. He was staff correspondent in India and New York. Later he was Moscow correspondent for The Daily Telegraph. He won the David Holden award for foreign reporting and the prize for International Reporter of the Year.  He won a BAFTA for his television programmes about history and life in Wales.

He has written books on Wales, India, Russia, America and 19th century exploration. His latest book, Reporter, recounts a life of adventure. He lives in Wales.