"A World Elsewhere has all the hallmarks of Wayne Johnston's most beloved and acclaimed novels: outsiders yearning for acceptance, dreams that threaten to overpower their makers, and unlikely romance. It is an astounding work of literature that questions the loyalties of friends…
In her external life, Helen O'Mara cleans house and attends yoga classes and looks after her children and grandchildren. And in her rich internal life, she continually revists her years with Cal, the beloved husband who died long ago aboard the oil rig Ocean Ranger. Then, one co…
"In 1982, the oil rig Ocean Ranger sank off the coast of Newfoundland during a Valentine's night storm. All 84 men aboard died. 'February' is the story of Helen O'Mara, one of those left behind when her husband, Cal, drowns."--Page 4 of cover
In her external life, Helen O'Mara cleans house and attends yoga classes and looks after her children and grandchildren. And in her rich internal life, she continually revists her years with Cal, the beloved husband who died long ago aboard the oil rig Ocean Ranger. Then, one co…
"In 1982, the oil rig Ocean Ranger sank off the coast of Newfoundland during a Valentine's night storm. All 84 men aboard died. 'February' is the story of Helen O'Mara, one of those left behind when her husband, Cal, drowns."--Back cover.
Codroy valley is located in the south-west corner of Newfoundland. Primary towns are Codroy, Woodville, Milville, Searson, St. Andrew's, Tompkins, Doyles.
Three different fishing communities, three different countries, but in their pursuit of fish on the banks they would have much in common, including the terrors of the North Atlantic storms. The August Gales is a richly detailed history of the banks fishery, the perils of the Nor…
Although lengthy, this highly readable history of the Beothuk will add much to what has been meager information about the tribe which was decimated by early Newfoundland settlers in the 1800s. This history covers the period between their first incounter with Europeans to their e…