Chapter 1 - Fisherman Davy A Fish Out Of Water

Step back in time to the rugged South Wales coast with an unabridged reading of the opening chapter of R.D. Blackmore’s classic — and now long out-of-print — novel The Maid of Sker. First published in the 19th century, this tale is steeped in the atmosphere of Porthcawl, Kenfig, and the surrounding coastline.In this first chapter, we meet the narrator and are drawn into a story shaped by the wild sea, the shifting sands of Kenfig, and the secrets of the past. Hints of mystery emerge alongside vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters who will shape the journey ahead.This podcast is especially for the people of Porthcawl, Kenfig, and nearby communities — those who may have heard the name The Maid of Sker but never had the chance to read or listen to it. Now you can hear it in full, exactly as it was written, and reconnect with a piece of your local heritage.