GAFF TOPSAILS

by Kavanagh, Patrick [cover illustration by Paul Perras, design by Thom Pritchard, Artcetera Graphics, author photo by Sarah Taylor] [edited by Gena K. Gorrell]

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[Dunvegan, Ontario]: Cormorant Books [1996], 1996. Presumed first edition [no statement of printing] of the author's first novel [of which no hardcover version was produced]. This copy has been inscribed, signed and dated in the year of issue ["September 1996"] by the author on the title page. "Set in an Irish Catholic parish on the coast of Newfoundland, most of the events take place on June 24th, 1948, on the Feast of Saint John the Baptist, the Bringer of Light, commemorated with bonfires ignited on the headlands". 431 pages. Reading crease to slightly cocked spine mars an otherwise VG+/Near Fine copy.. Signed. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good.

Book summary

All the action of this novel takes place in Newfoundland on June 24, 1948. It delves into the consciousness of various characters, and their thoughts play off each other until their lives and destinies are vividly revealed.