Alan Tansley’s Bold, Brash and Brave follows the progress of three brothers over the twentieth century, with their personalities explored throughout the text. Beginning in the summer of 1912, the book tells the story of the brothers’ experiences in the armed forces. From their familiar comfort of the farm, the brothers navigate their way through the trauma and danger of the war.

With extensive reference to farming and mining from a true Yorkshire-man, Bold, Brash and Brave explores the brothers’ development; the text also carries a strong theme of history and genealogy throughout, and the importance of family.