
Synopsis
With an introduction by author Cynan Jones
When Mark Brian, a young priest, is sent to the Indian village of Kingcome in British Columbia, he finds himself in an astonishing place of salmon runs and ancient totems. Yet amidst the beauty, the old culture is under attack, slowly being replaced by prefab houses and alcoholism. Mark has not long to live,...
Details
144 pages
Imprint: Picador
Reviews
It is a long time since I was so moved by a story, touching in its dignity and wise in its folkloreDaily Telegraph
An epic quality . . . an entrancing chemistryNew York Times
Rare and beautiful . . . you'll never be the same againSeattle Times