The Jack London Library

In which Saxon faces the harsh and painful realities of her loved one's suffering, grappling with the transformation that hardship and violence have wrought upon him, even while striving to maintain h...

23 Jul 22min

In which the harsh realities of labour strife press heavily upon a devoted couple, as Billy wrestles with loyalty to his union and the lure of steady work, while Saxon endures the privations and tensi...

23 Jul 24min

In which Saxon endures the heavy solitude of loss and the harsh realities of a labour strike, witnessing the deep divisions and strife that fracture her community amidst struggling days of poverty and...

22 Jul 27min

In which the tender trials of illness and loss unfold quietly beside the mounting tensions of labour strife, weaving together the fragile human hearts caught in the turmoil of wider conflict. Through ...

22 Jul 17min

In which a sudden and fierce conflict erupts in a quiet street as striking workers clash violently with police and strikebreakers, shattering the peaceful afternoon with the harsh sounds of battle and...

21 Jul 15min

In which Saxon wrestles with the harsh realities of impending motherhood amid the grinding difficulties of labour strikes and scarce resources in their urban neighbourhood, while seeking understanding...

21 Jul 20min

In which Billy insists that Saxon keep her needlework a pleasure rather than a trade, affirming his pride in providing for their household, while the couple’s friends debate the grim prospects of an i...

20 Jul 23min

In which Saxon, diligent and devoted, embroiders exquisite garments for her forthcoming child whilst navigating the stark realities of commerce and the vagaries of trust with the shrewd Mercedes. Mean...

20 Jul 15min