In the Bleak Midwinter by Charles Way (Accompanied by a Festive Feast)

  In The Bleak Midwinter, inspired by a medieval mystery play, tells the story of Zac, a star gazing shepherd, and Miriam, his pragmatic, long-suffering wife. As they journey from Black Mountains border country to Bethlehem to register for the poll tax, their trust is tested by sheep-stealer Mak and his wiley girlfriend, Gill. Once in Bethlehem, the tension rises as Zac is led astray and Miriam shelters in a stable with a carpenter, his wife and their new baby.