The Violets of Usambara - Softcover

Soderstrom, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 189715125X ISBN 13: 9781897151259

Publisher: Cormorant Books, 2008

Synopsis

Through the 1980s and into the 1990s, the Brossards didn't have much to worry about; they raised a prosperous family, as might be expected of a successful cabinet minister. But, with Thomas's electoral defeat, the world outside their home becomes less inviting. After Thomas's ill-fated run for mayor of Montreal leaves him a failure, he attempts to overcome his lack of success with the help of Louise, who finds a Catholic charity in need of a political figure to investigate their projects in Africa. When Thomas disappears in war-stricken Burundi on his fact-finding mission, Louise becomes trapped inside their house in Montreal by her own fears; she is left to fret about her continually blurring past, piecing together how she has reached this sudden point of loneliness and isolation.

About this title

About the Author

Mary Soderstrom was born and raised on the West Coast of the United States, but moved to Montreal as a young woman. She is the author of nine previous works of fiction and non-fiction, including the Books in Canada First Novel Award finalist, The Descent of Andrew McPherson, as well as Endangered Species, Finding the Enemy, and her most recent novel, After Surfing Ocean Beach. She currently lives in Montreal with her husband.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cormorant Books
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 189715125X
• ISBN 13: 9781897151259
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256