Silver Harvest
A novel set in historical Lowestoft
1826 - 1956

1826. Jacob Chapman stands on the beach in Lowestoft, preparing to put to sea in his own boat. Hunting herring off the east coast, just as his ancestors have done for centuries.
But change is coming. Over the next century the fortunes of Jacob’s family will rise and fall with the town. As generations come and go, and fortunes are made and lost, the Chapman’s will find that the seas of life are never still and that storms and squalls are always on the horizon.
Silver Harvest follows four generations as they make their lives by the sea. Daryl Fraser’s debut is populated with dynamic characters and incredible historical depth. It is an homage to Lowestoft and the people who have lived in its streets and sailed from its port. Meticulously researched and stunningly realised, this is a debut to savour and return to time and time again.
Paperback ISBN: 9781912665341
Ebook ISBN: 9781912665358
Published by Story Machine
Publication Date: 05/09/2024
Length: 360 pages
Jacket design: Natty Peterkin
Available at bookshops, online, and on Amazon
Events
Thursday 26th March 2025. Eaton Readers Group. Daryl Fraser will read and talk about the writing experience.
Monday 14th April 2025. Cafe Writers, Norwich. Daryl will join poets Cat Woodward and Leah Larwood for an evening of readings at the Maddermarket in Norwich.
Thursday 8th May 2025. St Peter & St John, Lowestoft social group. A talk by Daryl Fraser combining readings and the history of the town.
Tuesday 7th October 2025. Suffolk Family History Society, Lowestoft. Daryl Fraser talks about Silver Harvest and its generations of characters.