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The Tonyrefail Chronicles: Tall Tales, True-ish Stories, and Total Nonsense from the Valleys
Paperback
Series: The Tonyrefail Chronicles
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 21 2025
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.37
Height: 1.04 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
(Classic Black & White Edition)
Tall Tales, True-ish Stories, and Total Nonsense from the ValleysWelcome to The Tonyrefail Chronicles-a collection of stories from the heart of the valleys, where the truth is flexible, the humour is sharp, and the locals are never short of an opinion.
Originally unleashed upon a Tonyrefail Facebook group in early 2025, these tales sparked laughter, nostalgia, and, of course, outrage. Some readers found them hilarious, others demanded to name and shame the author, and a few even threatened to get admin involved. Now, for those lucky enough to avoid Facebook (or those banned from it), this book gathers the best of the bunch for your enjoyment.
Some of these stories are true. Many are not. And most should be taken with a pinch of salt-preferably the same amount that coats a bag of chips from Lu Sang on a Friday night.
So, put the kettle on, grab a decent biscuit (none of that rich tea nonsense), and settle in for a wild ride through the myths, mischief, and madness of Tonyrefail.
Perfect for fans of valleys humour, local legends, and a good old-fashioned tall tale.
Warning: May cause nostalgia, uncontrollable laughter, and an overwhelming urge to start a Facebook argument.
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