A compilation of the author’s work drawn from Canadian life with special emphasis on the sea, family and friendship
Category Archives: Canadian Fiction
Dreams of Drowning by Patricia Averbach
A novel of two tales, beautifully told, which weaves the weight of loss, youthful idealism and the limitations of old age together
The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney
A glimpse of the fading days of the dominance of the Hudson’s Bay Company, woven into a gripping tale of murder, lust and individual courage
Tess has a Broken Heart and Other Comedies Full of Errors
In this rather quirky but nice book, Tess and her love troubles frame the action, leading to some philosophising about love on the side.
Ridley’s War by Jim Napier
Jim Napier has created a competent detective in Colin McDermott and this latest story is a solid, entertaining read – nothing taxing and easy to digest. A good read.
The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman
A quite traumatic but moving novel told in two narrative strands, one of a young mother, the other the daughter she is forced to give up.
Tone Dead by Sydney Preston
A murder mystery, lightly told with the deft hand of Sydney Preston, which is big on character and well-plotted
The Underpainter by Jane Urquhart
The Underpainter is a character study of someone who views life from a distance, never fully engaging in its emotional landscape.
The Concrete Vineyard by Cam Lang
Cam Lang’s novel about the ambitions, past secrets and covert dealings of the folk of Niagara-on-the-Lake is well-executed and entertaining
The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
Yann Martel’s book is surreal at times, but profoundly moving. I loved The High Mountains of Portugal and can’t recommend it enough.
Scuffed Granny 