“This complex story is told by fully individuated characters who speak clearly in their own voices. The vivid sense of place arises from the events, the dialogue, and the careful selection and succinct treatment of telling details. The author's command of her craft inspires the reader's confidence: we are in good hands; we will be led to a new place, a new insight into the human condition.” — 2005 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award Jury (Laurel Boone, Sabine Campbell, and Mark Anthony Jarman)