Ann-Marie MacDonald

Ann-Marie MacDonald is a Canadian playwright, novelist, actor, and broadcast host. She is best known for her novels 'Fall on Your Knees' and 'The Way the Crow Flies'.

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  1. 1. Fall On Your Knees

    "Fall On Your Knees" is a multi-generational saga set in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, that explores themes of family, love, betrayal, and secrets. The story revolves around the Piper family, specifically four sisters, their father James, and their mother Materia. The narrative weaves through time, revealing the family's complex relationships, the impact of racial and cultural tensions, and the dark secrets that have shaped their lives. This novel is a deep exploration of family dynamics, love, and the power of secrets.

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  2. 2. Fayne

    Set in the 19th century, this captivating tale unfolds on a sprawling estate in the Scottish Highlands, where a young girl named Charlotte struggles with a mysterious illness that confines her to the family manor. As she navigates the complexities of her aristocratic family, Charlotte discovers hidden secrets and long-buried truths that challenge her understanding of identity, love, and freedom. The story weaves a rich tapestry of historical intrigue, personal discovery, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of societal constraints.

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  3. 3. The Way The Crow Flies

    Set in 1960s Canada, the novel follows a bright but outsider girl whose ambitions and family life are shattered when a brutal crime at a nearby institution triggers a sensational investigation and trial; unfolding as both a coming-of-age story and courtroom drama, it exposes the community’s racism, homophobia and moral hypocrisy while tracing how secrets, power and grief shape the search for truth and justice.

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