In her collection of short stories, Fresh Apples, Rachel Trezise brings the muse into her country, giving voice to the economically compromised Rhondda Valley in South Wales. Taking on a wide range of narrative perspectives, Fresh Apples offers a compelling look into the complex issues facing Welsh society. It really is a remarkable collection of short stories, so remarkable, in fact, that it garnered Trezise the first ever Dylan Thomas Prize. The award, which includes......