River Thieves by Michael Crummey

River Thieves by Michael Crummey

River Thieves is a beautifully written and compelling novel that breathes life into the pivotal events which shaped relations between the Beothuk Indians of Newfoundland and European settlers. Following a series of expeditions made under the order of the British Crown, the reader witnesses the tragic fallout from these missions as the Beothuk vanish and the web of secrets guarded by the settlers slowly begin to unravel ... Told in elegant , sensual prose this is an enthralling historical novel of great passion and suspense, driven by the extraordinary cast of characters. And with it Michael Crummey establishes himself as one of Canada's most exciting new talents.

a brilliantly constructed, immensely moving debut novel* * Kirkus Review * *
A remarkable achievement - part adventure tale, part meditation on place and history, wholly engaging. The storytelling is rich and strange in detail and incident, and the language is by turns stark and lush. This is powerful writing. -- Charles Frazier, author of Cold Mountain
A novel of exquisite craftsmanship and masterful artistry. . . River Thieves marks the emergence of a powerful, mature talent. -- Jeffrey Lent, author of In the Fall

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	9781841954172
ISBN 10	1841954179
Title	River Thieves
Author	Michael Crummey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Canongate Books
Year published	2003-07-24
Number of pages	372
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