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  • Explorers of the Dawn

    "Explorers of the Dawn" is a departure from De la Roche's more famous series, offering readers a standalone story with its own unique narrative. The novel is set against the backdrop of World War I and follows a group of characters who embark on a journey of self-discovery and exploration.The title suggests themes of adventure, discovery, and the pursuit of new horizons, both literal and ... Read more

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  • Roch Winds

    A Treacherous Guide to the State of Scotland

    Did Scotland's rough wind become something more after the referendum, as so many hoped it would, or did it blow itself out? What power can pessimism have in a nation of newfound self-confidence? A generation ago, the socialist poet Hamish Henderson forecast that 'mair nor a roch wind' - more than a rough wind - would rush through the great glen of the world as empires and nations collapsed. In ... Read more

    $9.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lady With Chains

    by Roch Carrier ...
    In nineteenth-century Quebec a woman plots the murder of her husband after the death of their child. After brewing a poison, she is arrested, denounced as a witch, and in a devastating conclusion, released from her terrifying obsessions. ... Read more

    $10.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The cynic's breviary: Maxims and anecdotes from Nicolas de Chamfort

    Enriched edition. Insightful Aphorisms and Witty Anecdotes from an Enlightenment Cynic

    In "The Cynic's Breviary: Maxims and Anecdotes from Nicolas de Chamfort," the reader is invited to explore a treasure trove of sharp-witted maxims and poignant anecdotes that encapsulate the essence of 18th-century Enlightenment thought. Chamfort employs a concise, aphoristic style that merges philosophy with satire, reflecting on themes such as human folly, social hypocrisy, and the nature of ... Read more

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  • Possession

    A story of a farm inheritance that cultivates an illicit love affair.For Derek Vale, Grimstone farm is more than an inheritance. It’s an adventure and a retreat all in one, and a chance to start over. But when an affair with a seasonal fruit-picker crosses racial lines, a gathering scandal and an unexpected child are only the first signs of a storm that could rip Grimstone from its foundations. ... Read more

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  • La Guerre, Yes Sir!

    by Roch Carrier ...
    Vital, funny, moving and assured, La Guerre, Yes Sir! is a surrealist fable set in rural Quebec during WWI and one of the major achievements in Canadian fiction. Canadian Literature greeted its first appearance in these terms: It is the French-Canadian writer Roch Carrier who comes closest to the significance, power and artistry of Faulkner at his best … He might well be able to do for French ... Read more

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  • Renny's Daughter

    Whiteoaks of Jalna

    In "Renny's Daughter," Mazo de la Roche weaves a poignant narrative that intricately explores themes of identity, familial expectations, and the challenges of personal freedom within a tightly woven tapestry of Canadian rural life. The novel is marked by de la Roche's masterful prose, which captures both the lush landscapes and the emotional landscapes of her characters. Set against the backdrop ... Read more

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  • Bromantasy

    by Máire Roche ...
    **Two heroes. One brain cell.BROMANTASY is a cozy, queer fantasy about the mortifying ordeal of being known by your totally platonic best friend and the epic quest that might force you to confront the truth.**Fellas, is it gay to kiss your bff while on a quest through the forest you’re unqualified for?Juniper O'Reilly is good at only two things: demolishing a pint of mead and finding the perfect ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • Leo And His Time Travelling Scooter

    by Paul Roche ...
    Leo and His Time Travelling Scooter.Recommended for ages 8-12.One boy. One scooter. Infinite mayhem.When twelve-year-old inventor Leo accidentally turns his homemade scooter into a time machine, history goes off the rails. From dodging dinosaurs to battling ancient curses and futuristic robots, Leo must fix time before it's too late.With a biscuit-loving alien, a grumpy robot, and a girl from ... Read more

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  • Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 11–20

    William Lyon Mackenzie King / René Lévesque / Samuel de Champlain / John Grierson / Lucille Teasdale / Maurice Duplessis / David Thompson / Mazo de la Roche / Susanna Moodie / Gabrielle Roy

    Series series Quest Biography
    Presenting ten titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. The important Canadian lives detailed here are: influential politicians Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and Premiers René Lévesque and Maurice Duplessis; intrepid explorers Samuel de Champlain and David Thompson; National Film Board founder John Grierson; medical humanitarian Lucille ... Read more

    $43.99 CAD

  • Canadian Literary Bundle

    Susanna Moodie / Gabrielle Roy / Robertson Davies / Mazo de la Roche

    Series series Quest Biography
    Presenting four titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. In these books we explore Canada’s literary heritage. Canadian letters have a prominent place in world literature, and its renown can be traced to authors such as these. Profiled are: pioneer chronicler of the wilderness Susanna Moodie, renowned novelist Robertson Davies, Quebec fiction writer ... Read more

    $22.39 CAD

  • Magic with Billiard Balls - Sneaky Sleight of Hand to Snooker Your Friends Senses

    by Anon ...
    This unusual book, containing an impressive variety of magic tricks using billiard balls, is sure to delight young and old alike and is the perfect introduction to magic of this type. Its 41 pages contain a wealth of anecdote on a variety of tricks and stunts that are guaranteed to liven up your dinner party. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding magician. Extensively illustrated with ... Read more

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