Not the Orient by Moore, Maureen - 2002

Ottawa, ON, Canada: Oberon Press, 2002 Salt Spring Island author, Maureen Moore, tells the story of a poor immigrant family lost in the Canadian underclass. The family is ruled with an iron hand by Granny Olive, whose daughter, Thelma, is a stripper; her granddaughter Claire, is afraid of normal love. The story is about Claire's struggle to survive in a world where she counts for nothing. Soft cover, SGINED BY AUTHOR to title page, 156 pages. Sticker to front indicating an autographed copy, light edge wear, light crease to back cover, negligible smudges to white portions of cover, lower text block edge has smudges. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Signed by Author. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.