The Custodian Of Paradise by Wayne Johnston
Set against the rugged backdrop of Newfoundland, this novel follows the life of Sheilagh Fielding, a fiercely independent and enigmatic woman who grapples with her past and the secrets that haunt her. As she retreats to a remote island to escape the shadows of her family history, she becomes the custodian of her own narrative, piecing together the fragments of her life with wit and resilience. Through a tapestry of memories and encounters, the story explores themes of identity, isolation, and the enduring quest for redemption in a world marked by both beauty and harshness.
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-550
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 71st on Atlantic Canada's 100 Greatest Books (Book)