Rivertown

The tragic accidental drowning of Thomas' younger brother results in the decimation of his family. Thomas' father unable to deal with the loss turns to violence and alcohol and his mother as an attempt to extricate herself from the abuse makes a failed attempt to kill his father sending her to prison. <br>Thomas spends the rest of his life attempting to assuage his guilt as he blames himself for the death of his brother. He seeks peace initially through life in a monastery subsequently moving to London where he meets Iris through whom he achieves a partial healing. <br>The story of Rivertown reflects the meaningful contrast between hardship and prosperity in which the outcome of relative coexistence within such differences may result in an appreciation of natural truth and virtue.