Bruce Graham

Broschiertes Buch

The End of Dreams

Beschreibung

The End of Dreams is a gripping story of love and loss. It is 1864. 18-year-old Meredith McBurnie from Nova Scotia, Canada, works as a proofreader at a literary magazine in Portland, Maine. Her mother, however, has different plans for her daughter. Meredith's brother Liam deserted the Union Army amidst the American Civil War. Her mother is frantic and demands that Meredith go and find him or return home to look after the family. Since childhood, Meredith and Liam have shared a special bond. Meredith worries about her brother's well-being and fate as an army deserter. It is an impossible task, but she feels compelled to fulfill her mother's wishes and embarks on a dangerous journey that will change her life and the life of her family forever.

Autor

Bruce Graham is a Canadian writer, poet, and playwright. He is the author of eleven books and several short stories. Three of his books have been transformed into stage plays. Bruce's writing falls into two broad categories: historical fiction and humor. His characters are based on people from his childhood and have been set in and around his hometown of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Prior to becoming a writer, Bruce had a long and illustrious career in broadcasting. Bruce is an honors graduate of the Radio and Television Arts program of Cambridge School in Boston. His work in broadcasting has earned him three prestigious awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Radio and Television News Directors Association, the Ohio State Award for journalistic excellence, and an Atlantic Journalism Award for his nightly television commentary "The Final Word". Bruce lives in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, with his wife, Helen. Along with writing poetry, Bruce enjoys gardening, reading, and theatre.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Purple Porcupine Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 282g
• ISBN-13: 9781738899524
• ISBN-10: 1738899527
• Artikelnr.: 67491397