It's 1970s Canada. The small island community of Bear Lake is awash with rumours of layoffs and wildcat strikes at the mill. But for young Tom, nothing is more important than hanging out with his best friend, Cormic, except perhaps catching a glimpse of Sasha Dovonovitch, the foreman's daughter.
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It's 1970s Canada. The small island community of Bear Lake is awash with rumours of layoffs and wildcat strikes at the mill. But for young Tom, nothing is more important than hanging out with his best friend, Cormic, except perhaps catching a glimpse of Sasha Dovonovitch, the foreman's daughter.
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It's 1970s Canada. The small island community of Bear Lake is awash with rumours of layoffs and wildcat strikes at the mill. But for young Tom, nothing is more important than hanging out with his best friend, Cormic, except perhaps catching a glimpse of Sasha Dovonovitch, the foreman's daughter.
When a tragic accident occurs at the mill, the whole community unites - but in a small town, pointed fingers and hushed gossip can only stir further trouble...
Critic Reviews
“"The unsettling culmination leaves ripples for years to come." --Fiona Vigo Marshall, author, Find Me Falling”
'Prendiville's writing lifts the curtain on the contradictions of the human soul' -Benoit Breville, journalist, Le Monde Diplomatique
'I read it at a sitting, and then again to savour its rich characterisation and powerful story' -Allan Massie, novelist and journalist
'The unsettling culmination leaves ripples for years to come' -Fiona Vigo Marshall, author of The House of Marvellous Books
About the Author
William Prendiville is a journalist with a background in copywriting. Born in Ireland, he grew up in Newfoundland and Ontario, Canada. He now lives and works in Paris.
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