River Thieves by Michael Crummey
Told in elegant, sensual prose, this is an enthralling historical novel of great passion and suspense, driven by an extraordinary cast of characters. Set against the harsh backdrop of early nineteenth-century Newfoundland, River Thieves follows a sequence of expeditions made under the order of the British Crown to establish contact between the native Beothuk Indians and the settler communities. The fallout from the expeditions is devastating for all parties involved. The Beothuk vanish and the web of secrets guarded by the settlers for so long slowly begins to unravel. Michael Crummey is an important new voice in literary fiction. River Thieves is a lyrical, haunting novel, told with startling eloquence and sensitivity.
Michael Crummey is the author of three books of poetry: Arguments with Gravity, Hard Light, Emergency Roadside Assistance; and a collection of short stories, Flesh and Blood. He was nominated for the Giller Prize in 2001 and the Journey Prize in 1998, and is a winner of the Bronwen Wallace Award. Born in Buchans, Newfoundland, he now lives in St Johns.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841953182 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841953180 |
| Title | River Thieves |
| Author | Michael Crummey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2002-08-29 |
| Number of pages | 372 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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