This epic family saga begins after three diverse men arrive
to the North American continent. Set in the Golden Horseshoe region of Canada,
one arrives by foot at the Niagara frontier in the 1750s. Another arrives by
ship from the island of Sicily to the burgeoning Hamilton port in the mid
1850s. The last arrives from Dublin just before the outbreak of WW1.
Over 250 years the Hartford, Di Angelo and O'Sullivan clans hunker
down into the wine-making district of Niagara. Nothing remains sacred as opportunists
pursue lust, land and loot. Ancient taboos are broken - and all hell breaks
loose ...
Wine enters the picture too - lots and lots of wonderful, lip-smacking wine.
Wine enters the picture too - lots and lots of wonderful, lip-smacking wine.
Canadian artist, Margaret Lindsay Holton, aka MLH, explores
changing manners and mores in this tell-all romp. Part poet, part mid-wife,
part futurist, part sage, word-smith Holton creates an unforgettable and imaginative
portrait of Canadian living.
Author of two other novels 'Economic Sex' (1985) and
the award-winning 'The Gilded Beaver' (1999), MLHolton has also crafted short
stories and poetry. After writing and directing, 'The Frozen Goose' (25 min DVD, 2016), she produced a spoken-word & electro-pop album 'CANADADA:TAKE TWO' (2017) to mark Canada's sesquicentennial. Her earlier poetry books, 'Bush Chord' (2006) and 'On Top of Mount Nemo' (2002) as well as her five photography books can be found on her website.
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First PRINT review / Dec Issue - The Bay Observer, 2018
2ND Excellent Book Review via Thomas Anderson of Literary Titan, January 2018.
**** 4 out of 5 stars ****
"I cannot recommend this book enough."
**** 4 out of 5 stars ****
"I cannot recommend this book enough."