The Short Day Dying is a historical fiction novel, set in late nineteeth century Cornwall, England. It follows the story of a preacher and blacksmith named Charles Wenmouth as he goes to great lengths to preach the word of God. He laments the unfavourable response he receives to his message by his fellow countrymen and starts to doubt his own faith. His only solace is found in the ailing girl, Harriet French, he routinely visits on his preaching rounds.

This book is a deeply meditative read, focusing on internal conflict, self-doubt, fear and poverty, rather than focussing on the plot. It was written in an original way, devoid of punctuation to reflect the fleeting nature of time. Each setting was described beautifully, with poetic nature references. The Short Day Dying makes for more slower-paced reading and it does so in a way that is distinctive and purposeful.